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7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Evolution-of-Applying-for-a-Job-972w-1.png. Video Resume Mistakes. Writing a curriculum vitae (1) Traffic Light CV « Classroom201X. Traffic Light CV March 30, 2012 by philb81 Just hope your learners are a bit more decisive than this… Non-linear writing Some texts are easy – you start at the beginning, and you end at the end – but are there loads of texts where it’s much better to start somewhere else – sometimes that’s in reading (you could try something like this: Argos lesson).

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However, here I want to look at texts that are written in a non-linear way. CVs are are challenging text type for most learners; the power imbalance between the reader and the writer means that conventions and function become very important. This means that learners often see CVs as being merely informative, recounting a ‘neutral’ history of their professional and academic life. Red Amber Green. So You Want to be an English Language Teacher? September Teacher Interview - Vicky Loras. Tell me a bit about yourself and how you got into teaching.

September Teacher Interview - Vicky Loras

I was born in Toronto, Canada to Greek parents who moved to Canada when they were very young. I have two sisters, one older, one younger than me and we are all ELT teachers! We had an English language school in Greece for ten years (I have been teaching for a total of almost fourteen) – the Loras English Academy. I was very sad that the school had to close down – but I have been living in Switzerland for three years now and I love it! I got into teaching by accident, actually ; ) As long as I remember myself, I wanted to be a lawyer – I watched all the series with courtrooms and lawyers and imitated them, learned legal language by heart and pretended to defend my clients and yell “Objection, your honour!” You have a BA in English Language and Literature. Even though my love for literature is tremendous, most of the courses I chose were in Language and Linguistics.

You used to own a language school in Greece with your sisters. Teaching Abroad: Expecting the Unexpected. Going abroad to teach English as a Second Language is a dream for many graduates.

Teaching Abroad: Expecting the Unexpected

The thought of paying off student loans while travelling the world seems like the perfect scenario for young people who are itching to get away or try something new. Though post-graduation may be the best time to broaden your horizons and even test out your teaching skills, it is important to realize that the life of a foreign language teacher can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. Like any dream or goal, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of what the future may hold. Does the idea of experiencing a new culture, earning a high salary, and hitching a free ride to a foreign country seem too good to be true? Employment ads and recruiters may convince you that it is not. Despite what many foreign employers claim, teaching English is rarely a quick solution to traveller's itch or student loan debt. Nobody told me that... ...my students would be so tired when they got to class. ESL Jobs. The TEFL Blacklist.

English Teaching Jobs. TEFL jobs - ESL jobs - TESOL jobs. Jobs - ESL job postings from around the world. - eslHQ. ESL Jobs and Job Postings. The ESL Job Center: The ESL Job Center provides information on finding jobs, working conditions, and getting visas.

ESL Jobs and Job Postings

The ESL job board: A complete listing of all the job posts on Lanternfish ESL. Posting new jobs is free. Getting Accredited: Advice for newbies on what accreditation or certifications they can get if they wish to make a career out of ESL. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of certificates and masters degrees in the field of ESL. Summary of Current ESL Jobs in China: Here is a listing of all recent job posts for China.

Summary of Current ESL Jobs in Korea: Here is a listing of all recent job posts for China. So you wanna be an ESL teacher? This past week, I've gotten a few emails from readers and friends asking me about teaching English.

So you wanna be an ESL teacher?

Now, I'm not claiming to be any kind of expert when it comes to TESL. But as someone who's been teaching ESL in a foreign country for the past (almost) 8 months, I guess I do have some advice based on my experiences. So here goes: 1) Do it for the RIGHT reasons Teaching English overseas has become a VERY popular thing to do in recent years, especially for young 20somethings who are recent university graduates and either want to postpone "real life" for a bit or take a break before diving back into school. 2) Do your research There are many possible countries out there - it seems to me that the most popular one right now is South Korea, but there are certainly many, many options.

Once you've decided on a country, research the heck out of it. Why you chose teaching as a profession? Dave's ESL Cafe. How Hobbies Can Help You Get Hired - At Work.