Archive for October, 2007

How can a foreigner like me get a teaching license in Ontario Canada?

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Red Pepper asked:


I am from the Philippines, a graduate of BA Theater Arts with minor subjects on Speech Communication. I am a licensed English teacher in my country who is interested of moving and teaching in Ontario, Canada. How can I get teaching credentials or teaching license for Ontario, Canada? What are the requirements? How do I go about it?

How should I make a good impression teaching teenagers?

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Tonks asked:


I’m doing a teaching placement for 3 weeks at a local secondary school [ages 11-18] (teaching modern languages). Really anxious to make a good impression (on both the students and the staff) and to do well.

Any advice? What would make a good student teacher for you?
I am so sorry Andi, I meant to thumbs up not thumbs down, finger slipped on laptop touchpad!

What are some tips for teaching English as a second language?

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Inya asked:


Starting Tuesday, I am volunteering to teach English to members on the houskeeping staff at my university. I was wondering if anyone has some helpful hints. Also, I’m afraid of teaching them as if they are children because I’ve only ever taught children anything; is there any way out of that?