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bulgogiboy · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 803

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?

teflerlifer · Joined: 16 Mar 2010 Posts: 27

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.

bulgogiboy · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 803

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

"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 ?

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

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

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

If the remark was directed at Afro-Americans it would be immediately deleted. Why is it okay to say it about Scots ?

007 · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:21 pm Post subject:

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Just do not expect me to teach cats, leopards, tigers, or lions.

johnslat · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject:

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

007 · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:06 pm Post subject:

Well, John, when it comes to the use of English language, I am a Barbarian (not barbaric!). Laughing

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:05 pm Post subject:

Cleopatra · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:20 pm Post subject:

bulgogiboy · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 803

Admittedly, there are parts of Scotland (the rougher parts of Glasgow spring to mind) where the spoken language is basically a pretty impenetrable dialect of English, but England also has it's fair share of very difficult accents: Scousers, Brummies, and Cockneys to name a few.

I would also say that English spoken in Northern Scotland is particularly clear, especially in Inverness. I'm sure I've heard it's the clearest spoken English in the UK, although a Scot may have started that rumour... Laughing

Anyway, to get back to the original post: They said they were very keen to see me down in London, but not so keen that they were willing to pay my travel expenses. Stinginess from the start isn't a good sign. Told them to jog on.

Grendal · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:11 pm Post subject:

sauditeacher · Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 44