Sunday, April 29, 2012

April Showers and May Flowers

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The end of May will mark a sabbatical for Paradise TEFL Chiang Mai programs. The months of June and July in Chiang Mai (the Rose of Northern Thailand) will be back soon.

 

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 This change in our scheduling  is due to our Paradise TEFL Chiang Mai instructor’s absence since he is heading back to the USA, to offer a month’s long special summer  program in Portland, Oregon (aka. the “City of Roses”) which begins on July 9th 2012.


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We are offering a 25% percent discount if you and a buddy sign up before May 29th of this year!


For all of those interested in obtaining a 30 day accredited TEFL Certification (with a minimum of two weeks of hands on) teaching practice. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the opportunity to become a TEFL if you are living in the Western States. The relatively close proximity of Mexico and Latin America, and the Pacific Rim makes the opportunity for study in Portland the passport to jobs of the future!


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Question?- TEFL Portland certification program is much more affordable than most programs available in US. How can this be? Click here to find out more.


"After checking out this course online I was dubious how it could be so cheap.
But this is exactly the type of course which I wanted to complete. I don't believe the 
personal one to one attention and attention I got would be available at any other TEFL course. The rigidness of a training center is not there and I feel that I have learned much more from this course than if I had completed it in another institution. No collared shirts! No ties! Just mentoring and coaching to create great teaching skills.”



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-Graduate Liam O’Hatcheirn March 2012


Check out our previous blog entries if you are curious how we can afford to offer an outstanding quality instructional program and practical teaching approach below competitive market prices.


Programs in SE Asia in Thailand and Cambodia on the beaches of Hua Hin will be happening all winter long. And don’t forget to check out our newest program location in Dongguan China. We also offer special Virtual classes online.


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Chiang Mai programs will return in August and there are already reservations being made for these summer time frames in both locations (be it the Pacific Northwest for July and Northern Thailand thereafter.)



 So regardless of which “Northern Rose” you are interested in visiting and studying to obtain your TEFL Certification and start on a path toward progress and get yourself on the road to a rewarding English teaching position. Now is the perfect time to contact us to obtain additional information and make a reservation.


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Take advantage of our special discounts now before time runs out!


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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Portland TEFL Proposal

PORTLAND TEFL PROPOSAL

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30 Day Two Persons Introductory Discount 25% Off



Between the dates of May 1st and May 29th Paradise TEFL is offering a special two

 

person discount for our month long TEFL Training Course which begins in Portland


Oregon on July 9th, 2012.


That’s right… when you and a friend sign up and pay your deposit fee by MAY 29th

you will automatically receive a 25 percent discount!


 This Memorial Day Special means that when you and a friend pay a $400 dollar


 deposit by MIDNIGHT PST before the end of the Memorial Day weekend, you pay


 only $675 additional dollars ($1350 total) each instead of the $900 each for the


 regular singles price.



That is a savings of $450 dollars!


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Many people wonder how can Paradise TEFL offer a legitimate credential at such low rates? Is this a fake certificate or some kind of scam? The answer is plainly and truthfully no, it is effective, transferable and real. 

 

Our students are well trained and successfully placed in teaching jobs around the world.


 

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"After checking out this course online I was dubious how it could be so cheap.
But this is exactly the type of course which I wanted to complete. I don't believe the 
personal one to one attention and attention I got would be available at any other TEFL course.


The rigidness of a training center is not there and I feel that I have learned much more from this course than if I had completed it in another institution. No white collared shirts! No tie's! Just mentoring and coaching to create great teaching skills. I would now feel confident walking into any classroom in the world. Most of all it was fun. If you’re considering this course don't hesitate to take it. I would recommend it to my best friend."

 

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Many people wonder how we can offer meaningful programs when our cost is less than half of what most big TEFL/TESOL organizations charge. With our program there is no big fancy ornate building or office staff pushing sales (although we do respond promptly if you write or call).

 

Really the answer is quite simple. Through shared resources, low overhead and low administrative costs we keep our expenses to a minimum. We tend to meet in public places like meeting rooms, cafes or private and public spaces like libraries and student homes (upon request).


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Without the constant burden of expensive rent or utilities to pay, we can pass the savings on to the people who need it most…our teachers in training.

 

Most of our business is generated in one of three ways:

 

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Word of mouth testimonials are the most common way we get prospective customers. Our graduates are often so pleased with our personal and well directed courses that they often refer us to their colleagues, family members and friends. One of the things which makes our program unique, is our tailoring our programs toward meeting the needs of those unique individuals in attendance, and in the process, we provide the kind of detailed personal attention and job placement assistance which our graduates really appreciate, as they tend to share their appreciation with others interested parties.


Secondly, we advertise for free on the web utilizing free ads and social networking while we maintain an active website. Recent data shows our numbers of web hits are increasing due to a vigilant amount of blogging and back linking of our informative posts. (Not to mention rock bottom prices!) With the new world of virtual communications, we can interface with students and peers all over the globe or offer free English Language classes to those who are recent immigrants of foreign nationals in their own traditional or recently new established communities.

 

 

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Third, we pool our resources. Having a number of multiple courses and site locations means we share our curriculum and practical approach methods with other owners of Paradise TEFL Franchises. Our number of locations is expanding because anyone who has achieved their certification and completed the advanced TEFL Trainer’s Certification is illegible for opening a branch in a new location.

 

We know that our Student TEFL Teachers and graduates have busy lives, with demanding schedules so we make the programs centered around meeting the needs of our student clients rather than those of some large assembly-line organization. 

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We at Paradise TEFL hold  a fully accredited and globally recognized TEFL English Language Certification  program (recognized for our high number of fully employed graduates) We strive not only for our students  to learn successful English teaching concepts with the latest proven strategies and methods, but actually do so in a two to three week long observed practice  teaching setting, rather than a theoretical classroom environment.

We recommend that whichever TEFL or TESOL program you choose, it has a practical approach you can really use, not only a theoretical one, which prepares you for the real classroom of tomorrow.

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It is important to be sure that the certification program you select provides you with the kind of hands on training, stimulating activities, and supportive classroom management techniques that you need to not only enjoy your work, but to achieve the kind of rapport your students actually need to make learning meaningful, relevant and fun!

Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options. 


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For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!


The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Portland Oregon, or as a complete series of online modules.  

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You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).


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All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.

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Graduates with these additional certifications have the advantage of substantially increasing their marketability and employment status. Improve your chances of getting a good job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Listen... Do you want to know a secret?

TEACHING THE ART OF LISTENING

 

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“Listen…Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell?

Closer… Let me whisper in your ear…Say the words you long to hear…”  (John Lennon)

 

Listening is not only a skill important music lovers or fluent speakers of a language. Nor is it only for business people and managers trying to broker a deal or improve staff productivity or for couples who’s communication is blocked and need a mediator to provide understanding between two parties in dispute.


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Listening skills are vital for your learners. Of the 'four skills,' Speaking/pronunciation, reading and writing, listening is by far the most frequently used, but statistically the least formally taught.


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Listening and speaking are often taught together, but beginners, especially non-literate ones, should be given more listening than speaking practice. It's important to speak as close to natural speed as possible, although with beginners some slowing is usually necessary.


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Without reducing your speaking speed, you can make your language easier to comprehend by simplifying your vocabulary, using shorter sentences, and increasing the number and length of pauses in your speech. There are many types of listening activities. Those that don't require learners to produce language in response are easier than those that do. Learners can be asked to physically respond to a command (for example, "please open the door"), select an appropriate picture or object, circle the correct letter or word on a worksheet, draw a route on a map, or fill in a chart as they listen. 


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It's often more difficult to repeat back what was heard, translate into the native language, take notes, make an outline, or answer comprehension questions. To add morechallenge, learners can continue a story text, solve a problem, perform a similar task with a classmateafter listening to a model (for example, order a cake from a bakery), or participate in real-time conversation.

 

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Good listening lessons go beyond the listening task itself with related activities before and after the listening. Here is the basic structure:


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· Before Listening

Prepare your learners by introducing the topic and finding out what they already know about it. A good way to do this is to have a brainstorming session and some discussion questions related to the topic. Then provide any necessary background information and new vocabulary they will need for the listening activity


· During Listening

Be specific about what students need to listen for. They can listen for selective details or general content, or for an emotional tone such as happy, surprised, or angry. If they are not marking answers or otherwise responding while listening, tell them ahead of time what will be required afterward.

 

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· After Listening


Finish with an activity to extend the topic and help students remember new vocabulary. This could be a discussion group, craft project, writing task, game, etc.


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Helpful listening links:


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www.esl-lab.com Around 140 listening clips and quizzes for students to access online; categorized into four difficulty levels. (This is truly amazing and time saving teaching resource for all English Language teachers!)

 

www.englishlistening.com Thirty free listening clips categorized into three difficulty levels for students to access online; more available with membership; requires audio software such as RealPlayer (free).

 

Be sure and tell a friend about Paradise TEFL Teacher Training programs. We offer TEFL teacher training for certifications in various SE Asia locations which can be achieved in 30 days or less. Most often it consists of one week of intensive study and lesson planning and three weeks of observed teaching and practice.

 

 

 After certification is complete we help our graduates with job placement in cities and rural areas around the globe. Right now is a good time to become TEFL certified in terms of the demand for English across the world, but is especially high in Asia. 


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Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options. 

For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOEFL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!


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The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Chiang Mai Thailand, (and other locations) or as a complete series of online modules.


You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).


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All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.


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Graduates with these additional certifications have the advantage of substantially increasing their marketability and employment status. Improve your chances of getting a good job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

TEFL TEACHING- The First Day of Class

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If you are considering becoming an English language teacher you need a program which prepares you for the realities of teaching, not one that fills your head with a bunch of useless information that you will never use. At Paradise TEFL we focus on providing our participants with a practical approach toward Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

 

A common question we hear time and again is, “How should I prepare for the first day of class?” Keep in mind it is normal to feel anxious and concerned about the best way to break the ice with your students and maintain a professional and well disciplined approach.

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Both new teachers and old teachers alike feel a few jitters on the first day of class. But it is not just the teachers who struggle with returning to school. All parties – students included – are a little nervous on the first day of a new class: the students because they don't know what to expect and are afraid of being unable to perform, and the teacher because he or she doesn't know what kind of collective attitude the students may possess towards learning, and how much of themselves they will be willing to invest in improving themselves.
 
The teacher should, of course (in one sense), know better than to feel too anxious, because he or she has probably "been there and done that" numerous times in the past. In another sense, however, the teacher, like an actor performing before a new audience, really cannot know in advance how receptive the students will actually be, at least of their own accord. There are ways, though, to virtually ensure a successful class from the very first day, and that is what we will be discussing here.
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First things first. A successful first class begins before it ever meets; i.e., a placement exam has been given to the students to group them in a class of a similar knowledge and ability level; a textbook and other study materials have been chosen; and a teacher has been selected for the class who is experienced and successful with the given level of students, or at least has been trained to know how to teach them well, even without prior experience. If any of these elements is lacking, the teaching is not likely to be very successful, and the students may not be happy no matter how well the teacher may teach.

Given that the above conditions have been met, a conscientious teacher is likely to arrive with plans for teaching the first two or three lessons, probably along with some supplementary material (and regalia to bring conversational situations to life), which of course is exactly the correct procedure. Now, however, is the time for caution! Read and heed the following instructions about what not to do on the first day of class:

DO NOT:

·         Start right in teaching. You and the class need to get acquainted and bond with one another first.

·         Begin speaking in your students' language, if it can be avoided (in other words, if they are above beginning level).

·         Correct any conversational errors at this point.

·         Give more attention to the brighter or more outgoing students than to the others.

·         Spend too much time talking about yourself, especially your personal life.

·         Criticize the book that has been selected by your school for the class! If this is not your favorite textbook, or even if you hate it, you must not at any time allow your personal attitude to be known!

DO:

·         Introduce yourself briefly. Smile and be modest, while at the same time assuring the students of your qualifications for, and interest in, helping them.

·         Answer with a smile any questions relating to your marital status, whether you like Thai food and Thai people (if you are in Thailand!), etc.

·         Clean up your native accent to make your speech as understandable as possible.

·         Do not speak too fast, but also do not speak unnaturally slow. Never speak "pigeon English" in order to be understood. And never stop joining sounds in a natural way between your words and syllables,as otherwise your students may understand only you, amongst all the other English native speakers they will meet!

·         Take your time and get thoroughly acquainted with each member of your class.

·         Find out brief personal (but not too personal!) information about each student.

·         Learn the students' names and how to pronounce them and take brief (and non-distracting) notes about the conversational strengths and weaknesses of each one, while also finding out and noting down what English problems each student feels he or she has.

Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options.

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For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOFEL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!

The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site course in Hua Hin and  Chiang Mai Thailand (and other locations such as Cambodia, China and Mexico)  or as a complete series of online modules.  You should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).

All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when yo graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.
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Graduates with these additional certifications have the advantage of substantially increasing their marketability and employment status. Improve your chances of getting a good job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!
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