I'm looking for materials for a university level program in Spain for the teaching of intermediate/advanced English to Spanish nursing and physiotherapy students. As coordinator of the programme, I'm on the lookout for recommendations for websites/other materials that I could use which people may have had positive experiences with.
Hospital English looks pretty good, for example. The coursebooks will be the Oxford English for Careers (Nursing, Medicine series) by Tony Grice, unless anyone has any better suggestions!
posted by Holly
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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So I graduated last year and have been working in sales since then. I'm very intrigued by the concept of teaching english abroad, as I've had some great experiences teaching children before, but am overwhelmed by the amount of different schemes and companies. I have never really
travelled before, and I know this may be seen as a big step, but I have this uncontrollable itch to just go for it while I am young and relatively free.
I'm really looking for any and all advice from you guys - anyone who's done it, anyone who's considered it, anyone at all!
Ideally, I am looking for a half-year placement, with a UK-based TEFL company (although it seems that many companies don't care where you are from). Having said that, I could be swayed by a year-long course. I am very excited by i-to-i, and heard about this through a recommendation.
However, as I say, I feel a little like I am stabbing in the dark. I have read with much interest some previous questions, and have heard mention of Dave's ESL cafe, but this seems to be mostly aimed towards the USA.
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posted by jhighmore
on May 3, 2011 -
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Can you recommend recruiters or specific programs for someone who would like to teach English in Japan, starting this fall?
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posted by cirripede
on Apr 29, 2010 -
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How difficult is it to get a job teaching English in Asia as an American-born Asian?
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posted by jsmith78
on Jan 25, 2010 -
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I'm in Spain and have been asked to give summer courses in English for academic purposes to university researchers and teachers of engineering. Apart from "English Academic Vocabulary in Use" (CUP), which I used last year - it's good - do any MeFites have any tried and tested recommendations for books and other materials that might be suitable? Amazon is great, but too often you can't get a feel for the book.
posted by Holly
on May 26, 2009 -
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Does anyone have recommendations for where to find job postings for companies hiring English teachers in Buenos Aires?
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posted by casconed
on Jan 21, 2009 -
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I want to teach English. TEFL, TESOL, TESL, CELTA, ESOL: what, exactly, is the difference? Which ones are the most highly respected?
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posted by HotPatatta
on Oct 1, 2007 -
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Looking for a bit of advice on working (teaching English most likely) in Japan or Korea.
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posted by Saydur
on Feb 20, 2007 -
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What activities can I suggest during a workshop on designing awesome creative writing assignments for overworked ESL teachers to use in class? (In Indonesia?) (With learners across many levels?) (For little/no money?) (Without Powerpoint?)
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posted by mdonley
on Jan 18, 2007 -
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I teach English in Buenos Aires and one of my students has asked me if we can watch some TV that's 'set in an office' and 'is in British English' (I haven't watched a lot of TV for some time).
I've looked at The Office (too hard for all but the very advanced non-native speakers) and The IT crowd (too weird for this chap). Any suggestions?
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posted by itsjustanalias
on Oct 25, 2006 -
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What's the best way to get qualified in TEFL and find a teaching position, given that I've probably missed the start of the academic year?
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posted by London Irregular
on Sep 18, 2006 -
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