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Another 25 extracts from the brochures of crappy English schools

Posted on 10/09/2008 by alexcase

45. “Our incompetent teachers will make you feel better about yourself” 46. “Certificate of achievement for all students who are actually still around at the end of the course” 47. “Guaranteed students who are a much higher level in each class to explain … Continue reading →

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Slogans for crap English schools

Posted on 07/09/2008 by alexcase

1. “Officially the blondest teachers of any school in Japan/ China/ Taiwan etc” 2. “We’ve never changed because we are perfect” 3. “Come and see the new batch of teachers, fresh off the plane” 4. “The youth of our teachers … Continue reading →

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25 ways to be the best TEFLer you can be

Posted on 03/09/2008 by alexcase

1. Only write in phonemic script If you have to teach everyone else the script before they can read your will, medical reports etc, all the better! 2. Limit everything you write to Elementary level vocabulary i.e. make sure your … Continue reading →

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