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bulgogiboy



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:58 pm    Post subject: GBCL? Reply with quote
Hi,

Has anyone had any experience with GBCL Global in Al Qassim?

They've invited me to an interview in London next week, but I'm not sure, they didn't seem that keen on paying travel expenses (I live in Scotland).

My guess is that they stink, unless anyone can tell me otherwise?
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teflerlifer



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They interviewed me a couple of days ago. A good outfit and are offering very good pay and conditions for the right candidates. I presume you have an MA TESOL ? Their offer was around $4500 plus bonuses if I delivered.
Interview was pretty straightforward. No biggies, at least if you can articulate beyond the typical Scot. I got the impression they liked my Sussex drawl.
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bulgogiboy



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
teflerlifer wrote:
No biggies, at least if you can articulate beyond the typical Scot. I got the impression they liked my Sussex drawl.


Cheers, mate. Did their package cover an annual Daily Mail subscription?
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scot47



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
"at least if you can articulate beyond the typical Scot"

What does that mean ? Are you in the habit of making racist remarks on public forums ?
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veiledsentiments



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
We could assume that his statement was in jest. Some days it seems that we are completely unable to refer to any nationality without someone getting upset. You must admit that many Scots speak in a way that is pretty obscure for the rest of us. But, one presumes (hopes? prays?) that they don't become English teachers.

I just read another thread where someone was accusing you of the same thing that you are accusing tefllifer of in reference to another racial group... Laughing

VS
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scot47



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the remark was directed at Afro-Americans it would be immediately deleted. Why is it okay to say it about Scots ?
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007



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
veiledsentiments wrote:
You must admit that many Scots speak in a way that is pretty obscure for the rest of us. But, one presumes (hopes? prays?) that they don't become English teachers.

Well, the majority of scotts, uncluding Uncle Scott, speak Scottish English, which is a kind of 12th century English! I think this has a connection with their patron St Andrew, who was crussified in an X shaped-cross! That's why Scottish English and culture are misunderstood by other native English speakers of other nations!

Uncle scott may confirm or deny my theory about Scottish English! Laughing

But, some Scotts are good English teachers regardless of their Scottish English, culture, sex, or eyes colour! Laughing
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scot47



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just do not expect me to teach cats, leopards, tigers, or lions.
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johnslat



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear 007,

Of course. it may have been only a typo:

"uncluding"


but I rather like it as a new word. Very Happy

Regards,
John
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007



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, John, when it comes to the use of English language, I am a Barbarian (not barbaric!). Laughing
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed



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