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dusty100
Joined: 06 Oct 2003
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 Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 1:25 pm Post subject: Shane / Saxoncourt - Taiwan |
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Hi
Having read with some interest (and amusement) to responses I had about Hess, I would like similar feedback to Shane/Saxoncourt.
I have refused the job from Hess (mostly down to start dates) and have since had an offer from Shane.
To be honest - I am only planning to go to Taiwan for a year; I have no teaching experience; do not mind being referred to as a 'McTeacher' (if that is the correct TEFL lingo) and am really looking for an as easy as possible stay. Money is not too much of an issue.
I have read various posts and it seems one of the main reasons that schools like Shane are slated, is because they remove the opportunity for the teacher to teach in their own style/methods - that isn't too much of a problem for me - in fact I welcome it!
However, I'm here in the UK with no experience of TEFL - you mostly seem to be out there (or been there) with experience- so I welcome your views.
Cheers. (sorry for the essay!) |
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Aristotle
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:21 am Post subject: |
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Stephen
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| Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:57 am Post subject: |
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I always preferred McEFL, but I guess it works. Shane is kids, Hess is kids (and not good money). Global Village is adults (and kids, I think) (and probably the worst paying school in Taiwan, by a long way.) Kojen/Elsi is kids/adults. None of the above are particularly well paying, but you're new, and you're not here. Have you any idea who you want to be a McTeacher to?
Stephen |
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dusty100
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| Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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I'd ideally like to teach Kylie - but I guess that isn't going to happen!
So, kids or adults - no real preference. I can imagine the positives and negatives with both.
I suppose I am being lazy in wanting to get something sorted before I head out - accepting that once I am there, after a few months I may well discover 'better' options. But, these places can't be that bad, surely? Else, they wouldn't exist.
I just want to do the work in the day/ evenings - and have a laugh as and when I can. |
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Stephen
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| Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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I think that applying before you arrive is a good idea. Even if you don't take what you are offered it will give you a feel of the market. Apply for as much as possible, it gives you more options. Also work out where you want to go. Look at what you are offered carefully. Check sources like the
job information journal. Find out as much as you can about the places you are considering working for.
Try tealit.com and the job board here at Dave's for a start.
Stephen |
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dusty100
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| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks Steve. |
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