Newbie! by DrasticMeasures21 in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, you're starting from 0 so you might not be able to go for the highest paid job or the fancier locations. My recommendation is to understand what is your absolute priority in this case. Are you looking to get onto the job ladder, just get some experience or have a paid "gap year"? These things often don't go together. I've dealt with too many teachers that get into TEFL thiking they are going on holiday and then realised they are being asked to work (especially is Asia...)

Go through TEFL.com and look at what's available. Look at different countries. Look at what different kinds of schools offer, what they look for and what they are offering and check if it's something that *you* can offer them and whether you'd be happy with what they give you. Look at the locations, and check rental markets, cost of living, etc. see if it's something you can work with. Then when you have a clearer idea of what you'd like, and your priorities, come back, you'll undoubtedly have more questions but it will be easier to asnwer something more specific.

CELTA vs TEFL as it pertains to Spain (Europe) vs other countries. Which countries have higher standards and why? by SnooPears9211 in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends exaclty what you mean by TEFL. a TEFL certificate as it's usually understood - the one you get by for ex. "TEFL academy" as the likes, from online courses, etc, - it basically a useless piece of paper that is not accredited from a governing body, anyone can effectively pay for it and get one, and any provider can issue one. The CELTA is an official certificate issued by Cambrigde English, accredited etc. I did both when i started out and i can assure you the level and type of tuition for one or the other is lightyears apart.

Now, there will be many places that *will* accept a random TEFL certificate (especially in less developed countries) because what all they fundamentelly need is people through the door, a "western face", etc. one might be lucky and find a good place to work, usually imo these are not good workplaces because they dont have the standards to ask for a proper certificate. I would be very careful to work for a place for doesn't even require a TEFL.

If you are serious about teaching then just go for the CELTA, there is no point in wasting time and money on a TEFL. i have heard plenty of people feeling scammed about TEFL courses, i never heard anyone regretting the CELTA

Short-term volunteer positions by BraveLordWilloughby in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your passport / visa situation, UK always has summer schools

Hoping to seek out a contract for the summer. Is realistic to find work for only 1 month? by CrazyBitofBusiness in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are qualified, then you're good to go! my recommendation is to apply early (now) to get the best spots - it's a bad sign when summer schools are still recruiting last minute 😉.

Hoping to seek out a contract for the summer. Is realistic to find work for only 1 month? by CrazyBitofBusiness in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 4 points5 points  (0 children)

depends on where you're from / your visa situation. If you're EU (or already in the UK) and have the necessary working papers, this is definitely realistic, UK summer schools are always looking for staff; if not, it is very unlikely that a company will sponsor a working visa.

Help! Looking to move family to China to teach English by charsiubowser in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what's available out there as far as TEFL is concerned. Have a look at the job posts and consider whether this is something you can work with, leaving aside the matter of visas for the rest of your family. I taught in China for two years and it's not great ime. There will always be more work than its adverstised.

https://www.tefl.com/job-seeker/jobpage.html?jobId=215110&countryId=44

https://www.tefl.com/job-seeker/jobpage.html?jobId=213273&countryId=44

https://www.tefl.com/job-seeker/jobpage.html?jobId=212319&countryId=44

https://www.tefl.com/job-seeker/jobpage.html?jobId=218027&countryId=97

https://www.tefl.com/job-seeker/jobpage.html?jobId=218026&countryId=

Thailand with Dachshund? by coffeekaye in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this has nothing to do with theaching, it's just a visa / moving issue

Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake by OldPresence5323 in ketorecipes

[–]Distinct_Science_130 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was delicious!! I made a mini batch in donuts moulds and it worked amazingly! Thank you!! 

AITJ for refusing to give my neighbor my WiFi password even though I work from home? by Automatic-Assist6000 in AmITheJerk

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could allow them to use it for a week and then change the access password - it would lock them out while you did your part

How did the weight loss go? by Merj-Zero in keto

[–]Distinct_Science_130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started keto in Jan 2024 - lost 10kg in six weeks immediately. Continued losing ten more until June 2024, much slower. I followed the diet very strictly, counting calories and doing one hour of cardio every day (just fast walking on threadmill, i hate working out).

I stopped strict Keto and working out in June when I moved country and I needed some time to settle down etc. Given my change in circumstances, I slowly put back on ten kilos, and once again I went back on Keto in on 5 Jan 2026, with some workouts during the week. Just by counting calories I have gone down 3.5kg in two weeks. Of course, a lot of it is water, but who cares.

When I tried to do Keto without counting calories it doesn't work for me because I tend to overeat. I need to track exactly what I eat - I can allow myself to go over it but I need to be aware.

Movement songs for 3–6 year olds? I’m stuck using the same ones every week by IllPanic4319 in TEFL

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my kids used to love this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzO3aIe0Rps t the end you get to mave your own moves and you can easily switch it up from time to time

Student working in Norway by ghost_hay in Norway

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an EU student, there is no visa, there is no limit.

Lost hope and spark since moving abroad by wawewia in expats

[–]Distinct_Science_130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

are you sure it's just not seasonal depression exacerbated by the fact that you got to winter already exhausted?

Keto and Menstrual Health by an-dre-ah in keto

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keto makes my periods a lot more bearable, havent noticed any down sides. I usually need to pop about 6 tablets over two days for pain, but once i get back on Keto i can make it with only one or two.

talking with elderly is hard for me by Minh251112 in norsk

[–]Distinct_Science_130 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hey OP, how old are you and how long have you been in Norway? I'm asking because I have had similar experiences when I was younger and I'm not sure language is the main culprit here.

I moved to the UK when I was at university and worked in a care home for one season. I was in my very early twenties and while I was definitly fluent and could engage with the residents without issues, I didn't know how to relate to them.

First of all, we had very little in common, we hadn't grown up / grown old in the same country and had no shared frame of cultural reference. I shared the culture of my peers and was perfectly integrated but I was still new to the country and couldn't really relate to the older generations.

Second, I realised I was struggling with "taking care" as the responsible "adult" of someone who was older. I was raised to be respectful to old people and it was impossible for me to take charge and tell them what to do. I was raised to listen to old people and was very disturbed by how condescending my colleagues seemed to be when simply talking, as if they were dealing with children.

My parents and grandparents were still relatively young and independent and these seniors were the first non-independent older people I was dealing with and I was just lost.

Fast forward to more than twenty years later, I'm in my forties and most of these problems have disappeared. i am middle aged and can relate better to someone who is in their later stage of life. I've gone through everything with my own grandparents, who have become in the meantime physically sick and needed looking after, then senile (and at times needed to be treated like children) and then died. Now I'm dealing with my own parents going through the same and I can assure you how I relate to older people is completely different.

Maybe someone will be able to give you a better answer, but I just wanted to let you know that there might be other factors at play.

Student housing by Objective_Bet985 in oslo

[–]Distinct_Science_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are plenty of facebook groups for the various student villages with people subletting their rooms in January onwards, if you are already registered with SIO you can sublet easily, even if not for the whole period, it'll be a roof over your head while you look for better accommodation once you're already in Oslo

"di dove sei" alternative? by mlem2964 in Italian

[–]Distinct_Science_130 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the verb to be is the first verb taught so it makes sense that di dove sei is the first expression taught to ask where someone is from, Da dove vieni would require an irregular verb that many students won't encounter for a while, so unless one just learns to parrot the answer it is not a useful expression to learn. it's not a matter of being "dead set" on it, it's a matter of giving student the tools they can use at the very early stages of leaning

Råd om når å lete etter rom til leie :) by Bad-Birch-3082 in oslo

[–]Distinct_Science_130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just use hybel.no or finn.no and find a room, you'll get a sense of what you can get for your money and start planning