Tips for the FCE English Exam Describing Photographs

Tips for the FCE English Exam Describing Photographs One of ESOLs most challenging sections for students in the oral exam is the photograph section.Lets look at one together now.In this part of the test you have to speak for 1 minute without interruption. The examiner will give you two colour photographs and you have to compare and contrast them as well as talking about your reaction to them. Your partner will get a different set of photographs and has to do the same thing. When each of you has finished speaking, the other will be invited to comment on the topic of the photographs (for about 20 seconds).Have a look at the two photographs below which show people making music in different ways. Try to think of things you could say to compare them. In this example, the examiner asked the following question: ‘Why do you think the music is important to the different groups of people?’How would you compare these two photographs?These two photographs aresimilar.alikecomparableanalogousparallelThey both show people enjoying themselves with music.They both display people making music together.How Would You Contrast These Two PhotographsThese photographs aredifferentdissimilar.divergentThese photographs display people from different cultures playing music.The music played in the first photograph appears to be tribal while the second photograph  is more likely to be  classical music  or jazz.Why do you think the music is important to the different groups of people?Music allows both  sets of people  to express themselves as individuals and as part of a group.It also enables  both groups  to spend time with people of similar interests.Music encourages  both groups to engage with the  cultural environment of their respective societies.Contact us to take FCE preparation classes.Did you find this blog helpful? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter.

LSAT Tip of the Week Its All About the Bubble

LSAT Tip of the Week It's All About the Bubble LSAT Law School Blog The LSAT is famous for its tight timing. Check out this timer by Alpha Score to practice your timing. Surprisingly enough, the way you bubble your answers on the LSAT holds some importance. You have to use every second to your advantage. Although it may seem counterintuitive, bubbling in bulk will actually save you precious time. As you work your way through a section, circle your answers in the test packet itself. When you reach the end of a page, turn to your answer sheet and fill in answers for that page in bulk. This way you are not wasting time moving between the test booklet and your answer sheet. Of course, you have to be very careful to pay attention to which bubble you are filling in and if it correspond to the answer you circled. When you have about five minutes left, start bubbling answers one at a time, even the questions you are skipping. If you skip a question, make note of it by making a light dash mark by the number, but fill in a bubble regardless. This is just in ca se you run out of time before you have time to go back and address it. A total guess is always better than a blank!

Teach in the UAE in 2018 with Emirates National Schools (with job postings)

Teach in the UAE in 2018 with Emirates National Schools (with job postings) If you’re a qualified teacher looking to broaden your horizons, teaching in the UAE could be just the opportunity for you! For the past decade, teachers from all over the world have been flocking to the UAE in droves, drawn to the tax-free salaries and luxury living. And while it’s true that the quality of life and general living standards are exceptional in the UAE, that’s not all that the country has to offer. A true cultural melting pot (the UAE is home to over 200 nationalities), there’s historyand culture by the bucket load in each of the seven emirates. Living and teaching in the UAE will expose you to new people, traditions and experiences on a daily basis. And don’t forget the sunny weather, the stunning beaches and the wealth of incredible experiences available on your doorstep! Want to find out your earning potential teaching anywhere in the world? Get a decent idea of what you can expect with the help of our free teach abroad salary calculator! Emirates National Schools vacancies for 2018 Emirates National Schools are currently on the lookout for certified teachers with at least two years of teaching experience across a variety of subjects and grade levels for openings at their campuses throughout the UAE. Vacancies at Emirates National Schools for the 2018 school year include: Kindergarten teachers Elementary teachers Middle school English teachers Middle school science teachers Middle school math teachers High school chemistry teachers High school biology teachers High school physics teachers High school math teachers These two-year teaching contracts come with a lucrative, tax-free monthly salary (which varies depending on your subject specialty and experience level) and stellar benefits, including: Furnished accommodation Annual airfare for you and up to three dependents Medical insurance End-of-contract bonus Visit the Emirates National Schools page on Teach Away to find out more about the schools and available positions (or simply click the links above to apply). Best of luck with your application!

Where on earth should I teach English abroad [With free TEFL country comparison chart]

Where on earth should I teach English abroad [With free TEFL country comparison chart] TEFL country comparison chart One of the trickiest parts of moving abroad to teach is figuring out where you should actually go. (Been there, done the excessive amounts of paperwork...and fallen into our fair share of internet rabbit holes along the way). At Teach Away, there isn’t a day that goes by without someone asking one of us what the requirements for teaching English abroad are and where the best place to go is. But the fact is, there’s just no one quick answer and no one-size-fits all ESL destination. It really varies from country to country and person to person, especially when it comes to factors out of your control, like visa regulations, education and experience requirements, age and nationality limits...the list goes on. So, if you’re not sure where you want to teach abroad, our chart below is a great place to start. At a glance, you can see which countries pay the most, what the average salary for an ESL teacher is overseas, what the visa situation looks like, who your students are likely to be, the average contract length, education requirements and information about common perks like housing and flights. So have a look - maybe you know all about South Korea but never considered options like Bolivia or Costa Rica. But before you scroll any further...read this You just want to get out there and travel the world, amirite? Our advice is to buckle down, get your TEFL certificate out of the way and move to the next action point on the list. (And yes, you should get TEFL certified before you teach abroad!) But keep this in mind while you’re TEFL shopping - most countries hiring ESL teachers want to see a 120-hour TEFL on your application (either online or in-person will do). If you’re planning on investing in a TEFL course (and we suggest you think of it as an investment - this is your future we’re talking about ) you might as well choose one that meets the minimum requirements for most countries. In short, we like to think of a 120-hour TEFL course as your passport to teaching English practically anywhere in the world. Now, onto the good stuff - our humongous beast of a chart. TEFL country comparison chart Asia Country TEFL Degree Teaching experience Age limit Nationality restrictions Visa Typical students Average salary (USD)/month Benefits (housing, flights, etc) Cambodia TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Sometimes required Under 65 years old None Proof of fluent English Tourist / Work visa School children, private tutoring business professional $700 - 1,000 Not included China TEFL required 120 hours minimum Most positions Require BA/BS Not required Under 55 years old None Prefer native English speakers Work visa in advance School children, private tutoring business professionals $1,500 - 2,000 Housing,flights benefits Hong Kong TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA(English major preferred) Preferred Under 60 years old None Work visa Business professionals, children (public private schools) $2,000 - 3,000 Sometimes cover flights accommodation India TEFL required 120 hours minimum B.Ed. OR any BA/BS with teaching experience Experience required If you don’t have a B.Ed. None Native English speakers preferred Proof of fluency required Work visa Business professionals, private language schools, adults and children $680 - 1,400 Not usually included Indonesia TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA required Not required Under 60 years old Native English speakers Work visa Private public schools, business professionals children $700 - 1,100 Sometimes housing and flights are covered Japan TEFL preferred BA required Preferred Under 65 years old Educated through English for a minimum of 12 years Work visa in advance Public private schools, adults children $2,200 - 3,000 Usually included Kazakhstan TEFL preferred BA/BS preferred None None No preference Work visa Business professionals children $800 - 1,500 Sometimes flights housing Kyrgyzstan Required no minimum BA/BS preferred Not required None Native English speakers preferred Work Visa Business professionals children $400 - 800 Sometimes provide housing Laos TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS preferred Teaching experience preferred None Native proficiency English speakers Tourist/work visa Private public schools, Business professionals children $500 - 1,000 Not included Lebanon TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS required Teaching experience preferred None Native English speaker Tourist/work visa Private public schools, Business professionals children $900 - 1,500 Not included Malaysia CELTA or TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA/BS required MA preferred 2-3 years’ teaching experience preferred Under 60 years old Native English speakers preferred Proof of fluency Work visa Business professionals, school children, public private $1,200 - 2,300 Occasionally provide housing flights Myanmar (Burma) TEFL required 120 hour Minimum preferred BA/BS required Some experience required None Native English speaker preferred Work visa Business professionals children $1,500 - 2,000 Sometimes included Russia 100 hour TEFL required minimum Not required Teaching experience required None Native English speakers preferred Proof of English fluency Work visa Business professionals, school children private schools $500 - 2,000 Sometimes included South Korea 120 hour TEFL required BA/BS required Teaching experience preferred Under 60 years old Native English speakers Work visa in advance Private public schools $1,800 - 2,500 Flights housing included Thailand 120 hour TEFL required minimum BA required 2 years’ teaching experience preferred Under 60 years old Native English speakers South African candidates need an IELTS test Work visa Business professionals, children, public private schools $950 - 1,300 Usually includes housing flights Vietnam TEFL required 120 hour preferred BA/BS required Under 60 years old No nationality restrictions Proof of English fluency Tourist / Work visa Business professionals, school children, Private public schools $1,000 - 2,000 Not included Europe Country TEFL Degree Teaching experience Age limit Nationality restrictions Visa Typical students Average salary (USD)/month Benefits (housing, flights, etc) Austria TEFL required no minimum BA/BS required Preferred None EU, American Canadian EU members can legally work here Work visa School children, private tutoring business professionals $1,900 - 2,800 Not included Belgium TEFL required no minimum BA/BS Required Not stated None EU citizenship, some exceptions EU members don’t need one, work visas in exceptional cases Business professionals private students $1,400 - 2,000 Not included Bulgaria TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Some teaching experience Under 65 years old EU members preferred EU member or work visa School children, private tutoring business professionals $350 - 650 Not included Czech Republic TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA in English usually required Preferred None EU members preferred Proof of fluent English EU member or tourist visa change to work visa or work visa in advance Private schools, summer camps foreign language schools $700 - 1,100 Not included France TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA/BS required Preferred None EU members preferred Proof of English fluency EU members or work/tourist visa Business professionals, summer camps, language schools, children $900 - 2,000 Not included Georgia TEFL preferred no minimum Associate’s degree or diploma Not required Under 60 years old UK, EU, IRE, USA, CAN, AUS, NZ, SA nationals preferred Tourist Visa can depend on nationality Foreign language schools, private students, children $220 Accommodation flights possible Germany TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA/BS preferred Not required None Native English speakers preferred, proof of fluency required EU members preferred or tourist visa converted to a work visa Business professionals, private schools tutoring, children in summer camps $900 - 2,200 Not included Greece TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA/BS preferred Not required None EU citizens preferred Prove of fluency in English Eu citizens with some exceptions for private tutors on holiday visas Business professionals, private students, public school children $800 - 1,200 Not included Hungary TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA/BS required Some experience required None No preference stated Tourist or Work Visa Business professionals, private students, public school children $650 - 950 Not included Italy TEFL required 100 hours minimum Not required but is preferred 1-2 years preferred None EU members preferred Proof of fluency in English EU members preferred Tourist/Work visa Public schools private language schools $1,100 - 1,850 Not included Lithuania TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS required Teaching experience required None Native proficiency English speakers EU members EU citizenship required Business professionals, private schools $550 - 900 Not included Poland TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS required 1 year of teaching experience None EU citizenship preferred EU citizenship, work/tourist visa Business professionals, private tutoring $750 - 1,000 Often include housing travel allowance Portugal TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS required Some teaching experience preferred None EU members Proof of English fluency EU citizens Business professionals, private tutoring $1,000 - 1,300 Not included Romania TEFL required 120 hours preferred Teaching license usually preferred Teaching experience preferred None Eu citizenship preferred Proof of English fluency EU member/ work visa Business professionals, school children private schools $600 - 1,000 Not included Russia 100 hour TEFL required minimum Not required Teaching experience required None Native English speakers preferred Proof of English fluency Work visa Business professionals, school children private schools $500 - 2,000 Sometimes included Slovakia TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS required Teaching experience usually required None EU member preferred Proof of English fluency EU member or work visa Business professionals, school children private schools $425 - 950 Not included Slovenia TEFL required no minimum BA/BS preferred Teaching experience preferred None EU member preferred EU member, student visa or youth mobility visa Business professionals private tutoring $700 - 1,200 Not included Spain TEFL required 120 hours preferred Not required Not required None EU members preferred EU members preferred, work/tourist visa Business professionals children, private public schools, summer camps $900 - 1,800 Not included Turkey TEFL required 120 hour preferred Not required ESL experience strongly preferred Under 65 years old Native English speakers preferred Proof of English fluency Tourist/work visa Business professionals, school children, Private public schools $1,000 - 1,800 Sometimes housing/flights can be included Ukraine TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS preferred 2 years’ teaching experience preferred None Proof of English fluency Work visa Business professionals, private schools $600 - 1,000 Sometimes housing is included United Kingdom CELTA required BA/BS required Experience required Under 55 years old EU members preferred Proof of English fluency Work visa Business professionals private schools $800 - 1,000 Not included Middle East Country TEFL Degree Teaching experience Age limit Nationality restrictions Visa Typical students Average salary (USD)/month Benefits (housing, flights, etc) Bahrain TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA/BS Required MA preferred Usually, need 1-2 years’experience.Competitive None Not stated Work visa(sponsored by school) Business professionals children $1,500 - 3,000 Housing, flights benefits Egypt TEFL required 120 hours minimum University Diploma Preferred None Native English speakers Work visa preferred Private language schools, private students, children adults $1,000 - 1,500 Not included Iraq TEFL required no minimum BA required Preferred None Native English speakers preferred Work visa Children adults at language schools $1,500 - 3,000 Usually covered Jordan TEFL required no minimum BA/BS preferred None None Native English teachers preferred Work visa Children business professionals $1,000 - 1,500 Not included Kuwait TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS required Licensed teachers MA preferred 1-2 years’ experience None Native English speakers preferred Work visa Business professionals children $1,500 - 3,000 Often includes flights housing Qatar TEFL required 120 hour preferred BA/BS required MA preferred Teaching experience preferred None Preferred: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa Work visa Business professionals school children, private schools $1,600 - 4,000 Flights housing included Saudi Arabia CELTA/TESOL BA required in English/TESOL/ Linguistics 2 years of teaching experience preferred None Native English speakers Work visa in advance Business professionals, school children private schools $3,000 - 4,000 Housing flights included United Arab Emirates TEFL required 120 hour BA/BS required Licensed teachers preferred Experience required None Native English speakers Work visa in advance Business professionals, school children, Private public schools $2,000 - 5,000 Housing flights included Central and South America Country TEFL Degree Teaching experience Age limit Nationality restrictions Visa Typical students Average salary (USD)/month Benefits (housing, flights, etc) Argentina TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Required, but a relevant degree can replace it None None Proof of fluent English Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer Private school students(children adults) $500 - 1,100 Not included Bolivia TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required 1-year teaching experience None None Proof of fluent English Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer Private Public schools(children adults) $500 - 900 Not included Brazil TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Not required None None Native English speakers preferred Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer Business professionals private studentsl $800 - 1,300 Not included Chile TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Not required None None Proof of fluent English Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer School children, private tutoring business professionals $750 - 1,000 Not included Colombia TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Not required None None Proof of fluent English Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer School children, private tutoring business professionals $500 - 1,500 Not included Costa Rica TEFL required 120 hours minimum Not required Not required None None Proof of fluent English Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer Private tutoring private schools $700 - 900 Not included Ecuador TEFL required 120 hours preferred BA/BS preferred Preferred None Native English speakers preferred Tourist visa for 6 months, work visa for longer Private schools English language schools $500 - 800 Not included Guatemala TEFL not required BA/BS preferred Not required None No preference stated Tourist visa Business professionals, private tutoring $500 - 600 Not included Haiti TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA required 2 years None Native English proficiency but no preference for citizenship Work visa International schools $1750 - 2,200 Included Honduras TEFL preferred 120 hours preferred BA/BS required Preferred None No preference stated Tourist / Work visa Children or business professionals, usually private $500 - 1,200 Not included Nicaragua TEFL preferred BA/BS required Teaching experience preferred None Native English speaker preferred Tourist visa Business professionals children $500 - 700 Not included Peru TEFL 120 hour Minimum preferred BA/BS required Teaching experience preferred None EU members preferred Proof of fluency required EU members preferred Tourist/work Visa Private students business professionals $500 - 700 Often include housing flights Uruguay 120 hour TEFL preferred BA/BS preferred Teaching experience preferred None No nationality restrictions Tourist/work visa Business professionals private schools $500 - 1,000 Not included North America Country TEFL Degree Teaching experience Age limit Nationality restrictions Visa Typical students Average salary (USD)/month Benefits (housing, flights, etc) Haiti TEFL required 120 hours minimum BA required 2 years None Native English proficiency but no preference for citizenship Work visa International schools $1750 - 2,200 Included Mexico TEFL 120 hours Minimum preferred BA/BS preferred Teaching experience preferred None Proof of English fluency Tourist / Work visa Business professionals children $1,000 - 1,800 Sometimes include housing United States of America CELTA required BA/BS required MA preferred Teaching experience required Under 70 years old Native English speakers preferred Proof of English fluency Work visa in advance Business professionals private schools $2,000 - 2,500 Not included

Lifehack 5 Tips to Easy Your Math Life

Lifehack 5 Tips to Easy Your Math Life Math is the subject unworthy being neglected in school If you have slept for all math lessons do not despair Its never too late to catch up and even surpass their peers We have collected the best mathematical techniques that can be useful in everyday life Use these 5 math lifehack tips to make your life easier: #1 How to calculate percentages quickly   The method works if both numbers end with zero Remove the last digit from number which you want to get a percentage and from percentage and multiply the resulting numbers on each other: 40% of 300 = 12% 4 ? 30 = 120  => 12% #2 Japanese Multiplication The essence of the reception is to draw straight lines and counting the intersections between them. You can read my article about Japanese Multiplication here. #3 Multiplication by 9 This rule for multiplying any number from 1 to 9 by 9 When multiplying a number by 9 subtract 1 from this number and assign a number which gives 9 when it’s combined with the first one: 3 ? 9 = 27 27 = (3-1) + (9 -(3-1)) = 2 + 7 #4 How to compare the dates and days of the week quickly Each month contains a day of the week which falls on a multiple of 7 You just need to remember in which months this day is Monday Tuesday and so on So youll remember months under the names Mondays in December or for example Thursdays in August Then you can quickly compare the dates and days of the week in the near future. Lets meet in June say the 15th of? No its Saturdays in June and thus the 15th this Sunday Ill be out of town and unavailable. #5 Butterfly Fractions To add or subtract fractions the butterfly way: 1. Write the fractions side-by-side as usual and draw two wings along the diagonals made by the numerator of one fraction and the denominator of the other fraction and draw an antenna on each wing. 2. As suggested by the wings that look like a multiplication sign multiply the numbers in each wing and put the product in the antenna for the wing. 3. To give your butterfly a body connect the bottom parts of the wings with a body-like loop and multiply the two denominators it connects putting the product inside the body. 4. Add or subtract the numbers in the antennae in keeping with what is being done to the fractions and put the result over the number in the body. 5. If necessary reduce or simplify the result. The butterflies above for 3/4 + 2/5 and 3/4 â€" 2/5 illustrate the procedure The only difference in subtracting the fractions versus adding them is in the last step where the numbers in the antennae are subtracted instead of added.

Teach Away FAQ Column Your Questions and Answers!

Teach Away FAQ Column Your Questions and Answers! Teach Away always welcomes any questions you may have about teaching abroad or our application process on social media and over email.We receive so many queries every day that we thought we’d share some of the most commonly asked questions and answers with you in a new weekly column. Please feel free to submit your teach abroad questions on Facebook and Twitter, or in the comments section below and we’ll answer as many as we can. Remember, if you have questions specific to your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your Placement Coordinator.Q: I applied for a job about 3 weeks ago, but I haven’t heard from anyone at Teach Away. When will I hear back? Will I get an email?We wish we could respond personally to everyone who applies for a job, but unfortunately, we receive such a high number of applications that this just isn’t possible. You can always check the status of your application, though:Log in to your personal Dashboard: www.teachaway.com/user/login Click on “My Jobs” near the top right of your Dashboard. You’ll see a list of your applications and their statuses.If you are being considered as a potential candidate, a Placement Coordinator will email you to discuss your next steps and the possibility of setting up a phone interview. Response times can vary, but as a general rule of thumb, you will usually hear back from someone within 1-2 weeks if you are being considered. If you haven’t heard back, there is a good chance that unfortunately you are not being considered for the next steps. However, check your Spam folder to be sure you haven’t missed an email! Be sure to mark “teachaway.com” as an allowed domain so that you don’t miss any communication.Q: How often do you post new jobs? What days do you usually add them to your site?We post new jobs as soon as the position opens up. This means that there’s no set schedule: there may be 2 new jobs on Monday, another one on Tuesday, and 5 more on Friday, for examp le. In a typical week, we will usually have anywhere from 5-20 new jobs open up, so we encourage you to check back every few days to see what’s new!We do also post notifications about new jobs on Twitter, so if you follow us, you won’t miss anything.Q: I’m thinking about applying for some teaching jobs in Abu Dhabi, but I’d like to get in touch with teachers that are currently living there to ask them some questions. In particular, I’m interested in speaking to other teachers with young children to ask for their advice and hear their situations. Is it possible to get in touch with some of your current teachers by email?We can’t give out teachers’ emails, unfortunately, as this would violate their privacy. However, we have created Google Communities to give teachers a chance to talk to each other and ask questions. The community for teachers in Abu Dhabi is particularly active, so check it out! There are lots of teachers in various stages: some are in the application pr ocess, some are currently in Abu Dhabi, and others are teachers who were formerly in Abu Dhabi who are just happy to provide support and answers.There are also a number of other communities, including one that’s about teaching abroad in general. You can find them all on our G+ page: plus.google.com/+teachaway. Alternatively, you can check out the “Discussions” tab on our Facebook page (just under the cover photo).

High School Algebra Online Tutor

High School Algebra Online TutorIf you have trouble with your high school algebra homework, you may be in need of a high school algebra online tutor. A math tutor can provide a quick and easy way to learn. There are many math tutor programs available that let you study for yourself. While they may not cost much money, the added convenience can pay off in time saved and comfort.To find a high school algebra online tutor, first you will want to choose a tutor from a database of participating tutors. There are hundreds of math tutors for this special class. The database also includes their websites which gives you the opportunity to see what kind of services they offer.Since students are often bored with the classroom experience, it is important to know that the online version is free. There are no class fees or hidden costs. In addition, most high school algebra online programs offer the option of private lessons, which many people find helpful. Online tutors can come to your home, off ice, or school.When looking for online tutors, it's important to decide on a tutor based on his or her teaching style. Do they usually meet in person or do they only offer web-based lessons? While many online tutors have websites with a variety of teaching methods, there are those who prefer the old-fashioned face-to-face methods. This may depend on your age, personal preferences, and other factors. Make sure that you select a math tutor that you feel comfortable with.There are two types of math classes for children: individual classes and class groups. Many math tutors teach class groups, but they differ in the method of teaching each lesson. Some group teachers will start the class by asking students to circle the formulas to be learned. The teacher then gives a few examples of how to do these simple tasks. In this method, students are kept busy through the entire lesson and learn to do complicated math concepts at the same time.Classroom teachers like to use question and answer t echniques. They may have students who read materials to answer a math problem. Students often do this because they want to help the teacher learn the proper way to do things in math class.Math can be a very difficult subject to master. When you are new to this type of math, it can be overwhelming and you may feel overwhelmed with the information. Once you have the right math online tutor, you will be able to study at your own pace, get better grades, and know that you are getting the answers you need when you need them.