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haroonh
Joined: 22 Apr 2004
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Location: U.K.
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 Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:53 pm Post subject: Business English in Europe or English First in China?? |
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I am thinking about working for Linguarama (have been shortlisted for September vacancies) teaching biz English around Europe.....I have some business experience and I think I'd enjoy a more focused approach to teaching (rather than general conv. English).
........On the other hand I've been offered several posts in China (EF in X'ian and Shenzhen) which would of-course be a totally different experience.
At the mo my mind is slightly in favour of Linguarama, with its emphasis on biz english and given it will be my first teaching job abroad I'll be able to adapt quicker to a 'European' way of life...then again China sounds mouth watering too!
Any advice / opinions / ideas on how best to make my mind up would be very much appreciated - THANKS!! |
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Clancy
Joined: 23 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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| EF is actually EL (English Last); or was it MF (Money First)? |
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ls650
Joined: 10 May 2003
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Location: British Columbia
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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I've been teaching at an EF for about 10 months now.
Maybe my school is an exception to the rule but the school I work at is a decent site to work at.
However, I think that of the two choices above, I'd probably choose the European one. |
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haroonh
Joined: 22 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:19 am Post subject: Choices!!? |
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...ah, one week on I still haven't a clue what continent let alone country I would like to start my TEFL career in!
One day its got to be China, next day I read something good about Cambodia, then maybe Japan?? I blame this website - so many views in one place!  |
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Norman Bethune
Joined: 19 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:24 am Post subject: Re: Business English in Europe or English First in China?? |
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........On the other hand I've been offered several posts in China (EF in X'ian and Shenzhen) which would of-course be a totally different experience.
EF is one of the worst schools to work for in China. All of the franchises will work you to death. The pay is low. Respect from the franchisee for what you do is minimal.
Take the Job in Europe. More money, less hassle, and by gum, you will have the protection of real employment legislation.
Try China, but don't, I repeat, don't work for EF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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dreaming_saturn
Joined: 25 May 2004
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Location: Netherlands
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| Posted: Sat May 29, 2004 12:15 am Post subject: |
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I have no experience with EF- but Linguarama is very professional, rewarding and helpful.
However, it is also the language school that charges the most for its clients while simultaneously paying the least to its teachers in this country. |
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