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NNSFT
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 Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject: English Fisrt Guilin. I am going,so,if you are in the area.. |
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I have been offered a teaching position at EF Guilin
but I am quite upset by various posts I saw
on bad practices by EF departments.
I can't even fine EF Guilin at buxiban.com
although I must say I am rather confused;
is that a good sign or a bad sign?
Any info would be deeply appreciated!
Thanx!
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dajiang
Joined: 13 May 2004
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Location: Guilin!
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:28 am Post subject: |
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It could be good, could be not. I dunno. It's worth the try though.
In fact, I'm in Guilin too and called EF for some info. They said they'd give me a call when they had enough students for more classes. So I'm kinda curious as well about the place.
Oh yeah, it's a new branch of EF here in Guilin, so that's why you can't find anything on them yet.
You already in Guilin btw?
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NNSFT
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:43 am Post subject: |
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No, I am not there yet..
Have you been there for long?
Have you ever taught there
and if you have, what's the impression that you got?
How is Guilin in general?
Are there things to do? Nightlife? Cultural activities? Excursions?
From what you say
I am gathering there aren'y many jobs available there, right?
Well, thank you for the info
and just let me know if you find out anything more.
Good luck with your search! |
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dajiang
Joined: 13 May 2004
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Location: Guilin!
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Guilin is great.
It's a middle sized city, or small even, depending on your frame of reference. Plenty of jobs here, but it's a popular place to teach at so wages are generally low.
But the cost of living is low as well, and there's lots to do in the surroundings of Guilin. Excursion paradise here.
The weather is good (still) but it gets cold in winter (need airco), and humid in spring (mold).
There's plenty of high schools and uni's to work at though. and if you dont mind the low wages, it's a great place to live in. Oh yeah, you got regular nightlife here. bars and ktv and stuff. there's pool, bowling, and there's supposed to be a pub somewhere where lots of FT's go to (haven't been there this year yet).
Seeya around,
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NNSFT
Joined: 10 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject: English First Guilin, South China |
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Well,
I am leaving for English First Guilin, South China
and I will be there on Sunday, 24 September.
Anyone living in the area,
if you have any kind of advice
or if you want to meet up
just send me a pm.
See you out there! |
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tw
Joined: 04 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 3:21 am Post subject: Re: English First Guilin, South China |
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| NNSFT wrote: |
I am leaving for English First Guilin, South China
and I will be there on Sunday, 24 September. |
If you are still relatively happy and satisfied with the school after six months, be sure to tell us -- especially someone with the initials EG...  |
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Steppenwolf
Joined: 30 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:25 am Post subject: Re: English First Guilin, South China |
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| NNSFT wrote: |
Well,
I am leaving for English First Guilin, South China
and I will be there on Sunday, 24 September.
Anyone living in the area,
if you have any kind of advice
or if you want to meet up
just send me a pm.
See you out there! |
Guilin is a nice place - I changed my mind about it after having spent part of my holidays there recently.
Try to locate the Buxing Lu - or Guilin's pedestrianised shopping eldorado!
It's on the east side of the Li river in the middle of town, some 15 minutes on foot from the train/bus station.
It has a big bar that sells imported beers (German, Danish, Belgian, English), a branch of Yangshuo's Global Cafe and many other good eateries and bistros.
Enjoy a ride on a No. 52 to 59 bus - tourist buses that take you to all major places of interest for free (you only pay admission to parks and sites). |
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englishgibson
Joined: 09 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:28 am Post subject: English Fisrt Guilin. I am going,so,if you are in the area.. |
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Yes, Guilin is a really nice place.
TW, no need to tell...it's a new branch of a "new block"....and i know well....why do u pick those EF threads lately  .....would you like to join one or just prove something on forums ....body rest your case before it comes down on ya ....keep doing your own sh*t on a sh*t u know well, "if you are still relatively happy and satisfied"... 
And good luck to EF English First Guilin as well as its FTs
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cheers and beers to the hard working FTs in China |
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evaforsure
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Does EG make sense anymore, to anyone? |
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englishgibson
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:58 pm Post subject: English Fisrt Guilin. I am going,so,if you are in the area.. |
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Are you Eva for sure?
By the way Eva, is Guilin nice to ya?
Cheers and beers to the hard working FTs in China
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danielb
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Does EG make sense anymore, to anyone? |
Not to me. Sorry EG. When I first started reading your posts about EF I thought to myself that EF sounds like a place I would never work at. However, your monotonous drone has left me thinking that you got the sack from EF not without reason; possibly for sticking your nose where it didn't belong. Now I'm back to the stage where I would consider working there. |
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Mister Al
Joined: 28 Jun 2004
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Location: In there
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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NNSFT
Gullin is a fab place. EF can be hit or miss, as I'm sure you are aware. Personnally my experience was mainly very positive, unlike you know who. If this is your first ESL teaching post then the learning curve will be steep. Hope your DOS (if there is one) looks after you. Good luck!
Nb: Once your settled why not consider getting together with a few of your new mates, buy a wee boat, and enjoy the Li Jiang at your leisure. It's just magic.
Feel free to PM me if you have any trouble. I know EF well and might be able to give you some advice. |
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englishgibson
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:36 am Post subject: |
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| Gullin is a fab place.... |
Yeah...how do you know it so well?
Daniel, Guilin is beautiful Yang Shuo (a part of Guilin) is full of FTs and pubs. The surrounding area of Guilin is gorgeous. The Guilin river is still kinda clean, but I wouldn't take a dip in. Boating trips are great though
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| When I first started reading your posts ... |
I wish, you read threads' headings ....and I'm not gona get into your history on here 
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| ...I know EF well and might be able to give you some advice. |
Nice...why don't you let us know how you know the EF so well, please  .....forums deserve that "first hand knowledge" more than flaming, don't they? 
Peace to all knowledgeable ones out there
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cheers and beers to the hard working FTs in China |
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cj750
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:41 am Post subject: |
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| EG is a certified "nut" |
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Steppenwolf
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| Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 5:01 am Post subject: |
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| englishgibson wrote: |
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Daniel, Guilin is beautiful Yang Shuo (a part of Guilin) is full of FTs and pubs. |
Sorry to set you right, Englishgibson, but Yang Shuo a.k.a. as Yangshuo is NOT part of Guilin although it may be a county inside the greater Guilin area.
I mean if you have a job with EF Guilin you will be in GUILIN CITY, and you will have to take a bus for a 65 km ride to reach YANGSHUO outside that city.
In Yangshuo there is no EF although I have seen a LINGUAPHONE office in Pantao Lu.
It is next to impossible to get a lkegal job in YANGSHUO but EF in GUILIN no doubt will take care of your resident permit. |
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