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Are South Africans out of the running?
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randall020105



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:52 am    Post subject: huh? Reply with quote

Is this really the "Job Related" discussion forum???
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scorpiocandy



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

elizabethbennet88 wrote:
@ hang10: I was just decrypting your message. You used the word "caffa." An internet search gave two meanings of this word, one of which I quote:

Definition of CAFFA
1
: a rich silk cloth with printed or woven designs popular in the 16th century
2
: a painted cotton cloth formerly made in India

Somehow, I don't think this is what you meant. Could you enlighten me before I assume that the other meaning applies?


Hm I'll be watching closely for the intended definition as well. Though I suspect none will be forthcoming.

As for the TOEIC accents varying, yes there are not only North American accents. I teach a TOEIC listening class and there are British (and not Queen's English, mind you Smile ) in addition to N. American to be heard. I'm South African so I emphasise my accent too with dictation exercises. I know they're exposed to at least 5 countries' accents where I work and that's not counting various dialects within those countries.
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proverbs



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Swampfox10mm wrote:
I am American.

Recruiters need to get with the game and hire a variety of accents. It is part of the new TOEIC, and Koreans need to understand accents if they plan to score well.


the parents of the students want US/Canadian teachers - which means the hagwon owners want US/Canadian teachers - which means recruiters must look for US/Canadian teachers.
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randall020105



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:43 pm    Post subject: no... Reply with quote

Are South Africans out of the running?

Not by a looooong shot!

contrary to popular belief, Korean people are getting more and more smarter realizing that economics are key to sustainability in their dear land.
The more Brits and S.Africans they meet the more they concur there are other options than the debt ridden america...

I can't keep count on how many students plan on studying and/or visiting the beauty of other countries other than america...

all china need to do tomorrow is drop the trump card on the table - and all the billionaires in the North hemisphere won't be able save the states from the pit they find themselves in...

so... No... S. Africans are looking more and more like a more viable options to answer you directly.

my 5 cents.

R.
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