THE FRENCH HEALTH PASS—WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN YOU GET IT
The Health Pass or Pass Sanitaire is essentially a way of proving your Covid-19 status in order to enter public events and establishments. Initially launched in July 2021, the Health Pass has now become French law and will continue to be used until a minimum of July 31st, 2022, although it may well be extended beyond this date. Watch France 24https://youtu.be/LMFvb9RkYh4as it shows the Health Pass in action. As the USA and other non-EU countries are not part of the EU digital travel pass, those countries’ vaccination certificates do not have QR codes that are compatible with the French health pass. This means that visitors from outside the European Union need to obtain a European code before they can use the health pass. Who can get the pass? This applies to anyone who was vaccinated outside the EU. What passport you hold is largely irrelevant, although French citizens vaccinated in the…
FIVE DON’TS WHEN VISITING QATAR
Qatar has become the richest country in the world. It attracts visitors and people who would like to work there due to the amazing salaries that are paid in this country. So, we even have a TEFL training center in Doha to allow prospective TEFL trainees to get certified next to the best-paying job opportunities. With all of that said, Qatar is an Islamic country. As people coming from different cultures, we must learn to follow the rules while staying there. Qatar exercises much more freedom within Islam than other Islamic nations, yet, there are certain don’ts. 1. Don’t Take Photos or Record a Video in Public. It is not permitted to take photos of people or video-record them. Likewise, you cannot photograph religious and military sites. You risk being arrested and jailed. If you are a reporter, you must obtain a permit from the Qatar News Agency to bring…
iTTi Baku – Afar Ibrahimov Interview
Country manager of iTTi in Azerbaijan “ Baku, Azerbaijan Afar Ibrahimov I started teaching and realized that this something I want in my life because the class is one of the places where I feel most at home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeG9Ha9Awkg&feature=youtu.be interview Why have you chosen this career? One of the most common reasons to become a teacher is to make a difference in the lives of as many students as you can. I worked in different fields, but I was not satisfied with my life because I did not like the work I did. I became a teacher because I loved the profession of teaching. A teacher is an educator. You learn a lot by teaching. The love of teaching inspired me to choose this profession. I started teaching and realized that this is something I want in my life because the class is one of the places where I feel…
How to Move to France and Stay (Legally) Here
France is the most visited country in the world. Many people dream of staying there and look for ways of how to accomplish that. If you dream of moving to France, then you may have to deal with boring practicalities such as visas, residency cards, and health insurance. Here’s our guide to moving to France and ensuring that you can stay here. When looking at coming to France, there are two main things that are important–your nationality and what you intend to do here (work, study, retire, etc.) The rules on paperwork vary considerably depending on these factors. EU- OR SCHENGEN-ZONE PASSPORT HOLDERS If you have the passport of any EU country, including Ireland, or a Schengen-Zone country then you are covered by EU Freedom of Movement and can move to France with minimal paperwork. This applies to dual nationals as long as they use their EU passport for all…
Sightseeing in FranceGETTING TO KNOW FRANCE ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
When students join our TEFL course in Paris , they explore Paris in greater detail. After all, it is the most visited city in the world, and it is lovely in so many ways that time goes by rather quickly during the three months the tourist visa allows you. Most of the TEFL trainees stay in Paris because they believe it is too expensive to visit other French cities/regions. Here is a very inexpensive travel solution to explore: the world bus. Few people know about it. The world bus is a night bus. So, if you want to travel France on a shoestring budget, the budget night bus is your friend. Sure, travelling the road for 10 hours straight is hardly the most comfortable experience, but how else can you expect to travel across the entire country for under €15, especially on a weekend or public holiday? And it’s not…
Vaccinations, Tests, Quarantine, Yellow and Green
Lists—All about Travel between France and the US
Travel from the US to France The USA is currently on France’s orange list. It means there is a difference between vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers can travel to France for any reason and do not need a Covid test. Vaccination can be proved at the border with a CDC vaccination certificate. They have to present a declaration stating that they do not have Covid symptoms and have not been in contact with any Covid patients. Unvaccinated travelers can only travel if they meet the criteria for “essential travel.” This includes French citizens and residents returning home, students beginning academic studies in France, and essential work trips, but does not include tourism, family visits, or visits to second homes. Unvaccinated travelers who qualify under the essential reasons rules must present the following documents at the border: a negative Covid test less than 72 hours old as well as the…
How to Improve Your English Pronunciation, Part 2
Regardless of your age, you can always work on your pronunciation. Our mini session of today is to help non-native speakers improve their competence in pronunciation by focussing on one sound (actually two)–the TH. This sound is unique to English; therefore, the English student will always try to replace this sound by either T or S. Some students may object by saying that they are too old to change for the better. We have living proof that one of our TEFL trainees from the U.K. was able to teach a Russian lady beyond 50 how to form this sound properly within a week of daily practice. If she could do it, you can do it. INTRODUCTION Please watch this video and see for yourself what can happen if your pronunciation is incorrect. Maybe you are thinking about your pronunciation of the TH right now. Don’t worry. If you stay with…
What English is the Original English–British or American?
Some time ago, I asked Americans why they speak English differently. None of the people who were present knew the answer. “We probably messed it up over the years.”, said one of them finally. Over all these years, one line of a famous American poem has stayed in my ears. “…, and the Americans are worst of all because they speak it wrong.” I started doing some research, and this is what I found out. When I grew up, I decided to become an English teacher. I studied at the Department of Applied Linguistics. Besides methodology, classroom management and phonology, we also got a thorough insight into American literature. We talked about American poetry. There was one poet who I particularly liked and still like—Odgen Nash. I always found the following poem very funny. England Expects by Ogden Nash Let us pause to consider the English. Who when they pause…
A Sure Fire Road Map to Getting Your Dream TEFL Job
It takes courage to become a winner despite all odds. And you may have read somewhere that it is patience and persistence that will make you succeed. This is so true. FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS OF TEACHING ABROAD AT iTTi LAGOS, NIGERIA My dream has always been to teach English abroad, especially in countries of the Middle East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and UAE) where teachers are well remunerated. But as a non-native speaker of English, with native-like proficiency, I reckoned that I needed to have the necessary qualifications to stand a chance. I decided to travel to the United States for my TESOL certification; it was a huge investment, considering that I am from Nigeria with unstable exchange rate of Naira to dollar. I emptied my bank account and got additional loan support from family members. I was optimistic that the training would stand me in good stead…
iTTi Amman Interview
Mouafaq Arman, iTTi Amman Director ” Amman, Jordan Mouafaq Arman “..Teaching is the only career where respect is paid more to the service provider…” interview Why have you chosen this career? Teaching is the only career where respect is paid more to the service provider rather than to the customer. What arguments do you use to motivate someone to become a teacher? It connects the teacher to many people from all walks of life and opens many opportunities for traveling. Describe a personal connection experience you have had with your students that you remember for the rest of your life? Many of my students are now my friends and they work in different industries. Two are really remarkable; a physician who got promoted really fast and a business man who has gone global. What methodology were you taught? How effective was it? I taught in the past grammar translation method…
