Category Archives: TEFL working conditions

A big thank you to TEFLers everywhere

Posted on 09/04/2008 by alexcase

I hope my lack of posts on the whole Paul Lowe saga hasn’t made anyone think I have either been silenced or am ungrateful for all the help I get. In fact, I am overwhelmed by the response my I Am Spartacus … Continue reading →

Posted in TEFL certificate, TEFL villains- Paul Lowe, TEFL working conditions, Windsor TEFL | 4 Comments

An appeal to TEFLers everywhere

Posted on 13/03/2008 by alexcase

I would be grateful if you could help me and TEFLers everywhere by sparing ten minutes to read this and do one of the actions suggested below Some background: 2 weeks ago a certain Paul Lowe of Windsor Schools/Windsor TEFL … Continue reading →

Posted in Teacher training, Teaching English in Europe, TEFL, TEFL heroes- Sandy McManus, TEFL qualifications, TEFL scams, TEFL villains- Paul Lowe, TEFL working conditions, Windsor Schools | 7 Comments

TEFL bloggers of the world unite!

Posted on 12/03/2008 by alexcase

Thanks to all the people who have supported me in my fight (and the losing fights of Sandy McManus at TEFLtrade and Wally Windsor) against the vague threats and other bullying tactics of Mr Paul Lowe of Windsor Schools/ Windsor … Continue reading →

Posted in TEFL heroes- Sandy McManus, TEFL scams, TEFL villains- Paul Lowe, TEFL working conditions, Windsor Schools | 1 Comment

Why should I be a professional in my unprofessional school?

Posted on 10/02/2008 by alexcase

So, you’ve come in early to cue the tapes and you still have to desperately search for the place on the tape while the students are looking because when it becomes time to rewind and play again, you realise that the school has bought CD … Continue reading →

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CPD= Exploitation?

Posted on 05/12/2007 by alexcase

I’ve been ruminating on for several years of how Continuing Professional Development like observations, workshops and being given responsibility for a supplementary file or two often start off seeming like an opportunity and then gradually come to seem like just … Continue reading →

Posted in CPD, HLT magazine, Humanistic language teaching, Lesson observations, links, Pilgrims, Teacher training, TEFL, TEFL celebs/ TEFL heroes and villains, TEFL heroes- Mario Rinvolucri, TEFL working conditions | 10 Comments

Is a good teacher worth good money? Part Two

Posted on 10/11/2007 by alexcase

I seem to be preaching to the converted here (unless the people who disagree with me are so infuriated that their fingers have tensed up and they temporarily can’t use a keyboard), but I’d already started writing part two before … Continue reading →

Posted in Cambridge Delta, ELT management, Job security, Teacher training, TEFL, TEFL qualifications, TESOL | 3 Comments

Guest writer: When I Am A TEFL Billionaire by Katie from TEFLlogue

Posted on 14/10/2007 by alexcase

Katie from TEFLlogue needs no introduction from me (long awkward silence…) Oh, okay then. Despite complaining that she only (!) finds time to write one post a day nowadays, she is still undoubtedly the TEFL blog hostess with the mostest, and always … Continue reading →

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Questions from a reader- Mexico to Spain?

Posted on 26/09/2007 by alexcase

Quite interesting even for people who haven’t taught in these countries. If you can help, even better! “Hi, my name is Jason. I´m writing you to ask you about teaching English in Spain. I read the article that you wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching English in Europe, Teaching English in Mexico, Teaching English in Spain, Teaching English in Western Europe, TEFL, TEFL working conditions, TESOL | 3 Comments

To CELTA or not to CELTA?

Posted on 17/08/2007 by alexcase

It’s an often asked question and I’m getting bored of answering it, so here’s absolutely my last word on the matter* To CELTA or not to CELTA?- The “final” word  I have been a trainer on 4 week certificate in … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic writing, Cambridge ESOL, CELTA, links, MA TESOL, Teacher training, Teaching English in Turkey, TEFL, TEFL certificate, TEFL qualifications, TEFL working conditions | 2 Comments

Why are there so many bad English teachers in Japan? Part Three

Posted on 14/08/2007 by alexcase

Here is the next part of my serious attempt at examining why there might be so many bad teachers in Japan. Having already examined why worse teachers might come out to Japan, now it’s time to examine: Why do good … Continue reading →

Posted in ALT, Business English and ESP, CELTA, ELT publishing, IELTS, Learner motivation, Teacher training, Teaching English Abroad, Teaching English in Japan, Technology, TEFL, TEFL certificate, TEFL qualifications, TEFL working conditions, TESOL, textbooks, TOEIC | 4 Comments