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July 28, 2005
Teaching Spots - Italy
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Good morning everyone!
Do espresso, antipasto and ferraris have a certain pull for you? If you love history, good food eaten s-l-o-w-l-y, expensive automobiles and chic people, Italy might be a great place for you to teach!
Most of us have dreamed of sitting in the Tuscany sun or exploring the landmarks of Rome, but have you ever thought about teaching there?
If you are from the E.U., your chances of . . .
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July 21, 2005
Lesson Planning - Breaking the Ice on the First Day of School
Good morning everyone!
The first day of school is upon us, and it doesn't matter whether you're an experienced teacher or a new one--you're likely to have the first day jitters.
But guess what? So are your students! Just as you’re waiting to get a feel for your new students, they are watching you to see what type of teacher you’re going to be . . .
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July 20, 2005
Job Board Tips
Good morning everyone!
I wanted to take a moment and talk about the ESL job postings, and explain the role that we play in helping you in your job search. I have been getting so many questions from readers who send me their resumes, or asked me to help them get "in" with a company, or help them find a job.
But that's not the role of the job board.
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July 15, 2005
Tips & Tricks - Boost Your Salary!
Hello everyone!
Ready for those interviews? Here are five tips that may ensure that you walk away with a higher salary!
1) Make sure you are properly certified . 2) Choose a country that is known for paying well.
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July 14, 2005
Lesson Planning - Incorporating Writing
Good morning everyone!
If you do polls at the beginning of your classes asking students what they most want to get out of your class, you likely see "writing English" on the lower list of expectations. Why?
Too many students focus on speaking the language, and don't seem to care about the other important aspects of learning a new language. I don't know about you, but whenever I have tried to incorporate writing lessons into my curriculum, I'm always met with groans from the students.
Until I figured out how to sneak it in! I asked my students to . . .
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July 13, 2005
Interview Anyone?
Ah yes, the new school year is upon us, and we all know what that means--interviews!
Does anyone else hate them as much as I do??
If you're preparing for a change in your ESL position, or are a newbie going for your first interview, here are a few simple tips to help get you through it.
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July 12, 2005
Q & A - July 2005 ESL Instruct
Thanks for visiting the Question and Answer section of ESL Instruct.
Please feel free to leave your questions on teaching, professional development, job hunting or any other subjects here.
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July 2005 ESL Instruct Feedback and Comments
Thanks for visiting my site! I'd like to hear your comments and feedback on the ESL Instruct newsletter. Please let me know what you think here and thanks for visiting.
Thanks!
Michelle
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July 06, 2005
How Much Can You Earn Teaching ESL?
Many times people new to the industry write in and ask how much they can expect to earn as an ESL teacher. Well...here's my favorite answer again...it depends.
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