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Of interest to teachers around the world - and to those who are thinking about a teaching career overseas.
Issue No. 4 July 2000
Publisher: The Sunbridge Institute
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1. A Note from the Publisher
2. New COTE Certificate Course
3. Tips for Teachers: What else can you teach?
4. Reasons why the English Language is difficult!
5. Interesting Web Sites
6. TESOL Goes ONLINE!
7. Classified Ads
8. Teaching Positions
9. Subscription Management
10. Contact Information
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1. A Note from the Publisher
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Bad news ... and Great news!
Regrettably, we had to cancel our July Toronto
TESOL course because of insufficient registrations.
We want to put this course on in Toronto but need a
minimum number of students to do so.
We are truly excited to tell you about the new dimensions
that we have added to the institute. In addition to our
TESOL course, we are now offering a COTE course,
several business and management courses, TESOL online
and an incredible business opportunity. Visit our completely revamped website and see the difference.
<www.teachesl.org>
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2. New COTE Certificate Course
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Our new Certificate for Overseas Teachers of English
(COTE) is now available by distance. We are also
working at putting this online. This is similar to our
TESOL course but has an additional emphasis on
pronunciation, Intonation and English Idioms. The
course is designed for teachers whose first language is
not English and who was not brought up in an English-
speaking country. Go to our website for details.
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3. Tips for Teachers: What Else can you Teach?
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ESL teachers abroad often find themselves being asked to teach other subjects: Science, Math, History, Geography, e.g. Before accepting a position overseas, ask yourself "What else could I teach?’ If you CAN teach other subjects, you make yourself more valuable to schools. Like having a TESOL Certificate, being capable of teaching more the ESL will give you an edge over other candidates. What subjects interest you? You might want to take a reference text or two with you. You never know when these will come in handy!
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4. Reasons why the English Language is Difficult to Learn
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1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was
time to present the present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) After a number of injections my jaw got number.
19) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
20) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
21) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
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5. Interesting Web Sites
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This month we have to urge you to have a look at our new
website. It is totally changed with the introduction of our new
business courses:
Principles of Action Learning
Principles of Web-Based Training
Principles of Project Management
We have also introduced a business opportunity. Know
anyone who would like to take one of our courses?
Now, we’ll pay YOU a finder’s fee and we’ll pay that
5 levels down. Check out our ‘Income Opportunity!’
There isno cost to become an IEC (Independent Educational
Consultant) and it could add some extra income toyour
pocket! CHECK IT OUT! <www.teachesl.org>
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6. TESOL Goes ONLINE!
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Our TESOL Course is now available ONLINE through
Blackboard.com. To access our course, click on
<www.blackboard.com/courses/TESOL>
Once you register for the course, you will receive your
password to access the online course. Now you can
take our TESOL course without having to leave the
comfort of your home or office!
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7. Classified Ads
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‘The Mail.com’ is a new free service similar to Yahoo or Hotmail. It offers free email accounts. The difference is that ‘TheMail.com’ pays you to use it! To learn more about it, go
to: <http://themail.com/ref.htm?ref=953982>
Thai-American International offers a good program for people who would like to teach in Thailand. For information:
Web site: http://www.taiteach.com
Email: [email protected]
The Canadian School of Management offers pre-graduate, graduate and post-graduate level diploma programs. Graduates of the Sunbridge TESOL course can apply their certificate towards a graduate level course.
Web site: http://www.c-s-m.org
Contact: [email protected]
Berne University offers distance learning degree programs. Graduates of the Sunbridge TESOL course can apply their course as the prerequisite TESL qualification needed for the Berne University Master of Education or Master of Arts in Education Degree.
Web site: http://www.berne.edu
Email:[email protected]
Begin your Master’s with the Sunbridge TESOL Course!
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8. Teaching Positions
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Here is a listing of new ESL/EFL openings we know of
Argentina (1), Australia (19), Austria (1), Bahrain (1),
Belgium (1), Brazil (2), Brunei (1), Canada (3), China (59), Colombia (2), Costa Rica (4), Czech Rep. (15), East Europe (1), Ecuador (2), Egypt (2), Europe (1), Finland (1), France (10), Georgia (1), Germany (17), Greece (6), Guatemala (1), Hong Kong (45), Hungary (1), Indonesia (7), Ireland (3), Israel (1),
Italy (23), Japan (70), S. Korea (42), Kuwait (2), Kyrgyzstan (1), Mexico (18), Micronesia (1), Mongolia (2), Oman (4), Online (1), Peru (2), Poland (22), Portugal (8), Qatar (2), Russia (7), Saudi Arabia (7), Singapore (9), Slovakia (6), Slovenia (1), Spain (51), Taiwan (46), Thailand (76), Turkey (28), UAE (3),
UK (108), Ukraine (1), USA (60), Vietnam (3), Volunteers
(5), Worldwide (11), Yemen (1).
During our course, we’ll show you how to apply for any of these positions!
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9. Subscription Management
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10. Contact Information
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Sunbridge Institute of English
10 Lower Jarvis St., Unit 127
Toronto, ON Canada M5E 1Z2
Tel/Fax: 1-800-282-6299
Email: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.teachesl.org
In the US, contact us at:
Sunbridge Institute of English
PMB 155
1025 N. Central Expwy, Suite 300
Plano, TX 75075-8806
Tel/Fax: 1-800-282-6299
Email: [email protected]
In Asia Pacific, we may be contacted at:
Sunbridge Institute of English
302/120 Central Condominium
Latphrao Soi 1
Latphrao, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Tel: (661) 854-7846
Fax: (662) 513-1110
Email: [email protected]
Remember: Teachers Have Class!
Let our TESOL Course be the start of your Master of Education
Degree. Do you know that when you complete our TESOL Course, it counts as 15 credits towards your distance learning Master’s Degree program at Berne University?
Even better, if you are currently living or working in an emerging nation,
Berne offers a substantially reduced tuition. For anyone ready to take
the next step in improving their educational qualifications, Berne offers
the most cost-effective accredited Master’s and Doctorate programs you’ll
find anywhere. See # 7 below for contact details.
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