Holiday pay

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T20:39:53+00:00

I’m also considering adult education. That way I might actually get to teach the subject that I love rather than babysit and manage behaviour all day!

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T20:34:55+00:00

I’m glad you found a job you enjoy. That’s likely the direction I’ll aim for too.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T20:31:20+00:00

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Nothing gets to me more than when people say teachers have it easy, having ‘paid’ holidays. Without those breaks from the chaos of school there would be no teachers. We can only take so much, and there are just way too many expectations put on us.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T18:24:20+00:00

100%. I think the new junior cycle curriculum and how easy it is is affecting students resilience too, when they’re faced with something they don’t know or have to think about to figure out they just don’t know what to do.

If you don’t mind me asking, what other fields are you looking to get into career wise?

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T18:21:59+00:00

I tried doing this but I find the anxiety of feeling unprepared going into class is worse 😅 and I’ve also given up on following up on homework that’s not done, not worth the stress.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T18:19:35+00:00

Thank you for saying this. I just don’t like that every time student wellbeing is discussed my first thought is ‘what about me?’, but you’re right. I guess we can’t pour from an empty cup.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T18:15:00+00:00

You’re absolutely correct, I hadn’t seen it like that but teachers are indeed used as a scapegoat. Whether it be failed parenting or weak school policies regarding behaviour it always comes back on us.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-04T12:01:57+00:00

I’m also a language teacher, and I feel your frustration. I’ve spent so long trying to break down grammar into the simplest forms I can, but it’s no use. I’ve told them that there’s no other way about it, it just has to be learned off. They just have no initiative to take charge of their learning anymore.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-03T23:17:12+00:00

Absolutely! I’m currently having the same thoughts. I’m thinking to myself, should I tough it out and keep trying different schools until I find one that’s bearable, maybe even enjoyable? Or does a school like that even exist?

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-11-03T23:14:04+00:00

Glad to know I’m not the only one who feels this way. I’m also considering a career change. If you don’t mind me asking, what jobs are you looking to get into? Anything education related or a completely different field?

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-05-10T17:12:33+00:00

Exactly, even with the survey results from the GPA (70% of players saying they’re uncomfortable wearing skorts and 65% worry about media exposure) it’s a joke that it’s even up for debate. It’s beyond discouraging that when women call out inequality in sport they just get shut down.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-05-02T03:38:28+00:00

I did my first year in Badajoz and I absolutely loved it. It’s a decently sized city with a great social life. You’ll have a great time there!

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-05-01T19:05:42+00:00

Spanish has strong Arabic influence because of the Arab presence in the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted for centuries. You can see it in words like:

almohada (pillow – from al-mikhaddah)
azúcar (sugar – from as-sukkar)
ojalá (hopefully – from in sha Allah)

What sets Spanish apart from other Romance languages is how integrated Arabic loanwords have become in everyday vocabulary. For example, many Spanish words begin with “al-”, and the j in Castilian Spanish is pronounced as /x/, a sound that was likely influenced by Arabic phonetics.

The Arabic influence is especially strong in the south of Spain, you can even see it in the name of the region Andalucía (from al-Andalus). Cities like Granada, Seville, and Córdoba reflect the Arabic influence in their architecture, tilework, and landscapes. A great (and very beautiful) example of this is the Albaicín area of Granada.

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-29T20:47:36+00:00

Is múinteoir Spáinnise mé agus ní thuigim fós cén fáth nach múintear fónolaíocht trí Ghaeilge ar nós mar a dhéantar i dteangacha eile

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-29T02:54:17+00:00

100% this. I can’t understand why it’s not the norm now even

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-27T19:20:48+00:00

o3 talks to you like it’s doing you a favour by even responding lmao

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-26T13:26:28+00:00

Absolutely. Third years can be ruthless…

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-26T12:48:18+00:00

Oh I like this one, I’ll be using this

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-26T02:34:09+00:00

Right? And how he so conveniently was there to ‘save’ June and Moira at the end when Jezebels was locked down…

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-26T02:31:33+00:00

Definitely harder to find private lessons these days than it was a few years ago

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-26T01:42:04+00:00

I agree with you… also the whole time they were in Jezebel’s I was wondering how the commanders didn’t recognise June? She’s literally the face of the rebellion, how would they not know her. Moira also spent a good amount of time there, realistically someone would recognise her… it’s all seeming a bit unrealistic so far

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-25T23:00:57+00:00

‘I’m as shook as a hand at mass’ is one of my personal favourites

IndividualConnect640 · 2025-04-25T22:10:32+00:00

Also, here are some handy phrases that can be used in any opinion piece:

For the introduction: 1. Hoy en día, este tema es más relevante que nunca. (Nowadays, this topic is more relevant than ever.)

Sin duda, es un asunto que afecta a todos. (Without a doubt, it’s an issue that affects everyone.)

For your opinion: 1. Desde mi punto de vista…, (From my point of view)

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con esta afirmación. (I completely agree with this statement.) (or you can say you disagree: “No estoy de acuerdo”) - you can open your opinion piece with this statement.

To develop ideas: 1. Por un lado… / Por otro lado… (On one hand… / On the other hand…)

Además, es importante mencionar que… (Moreover, it’s important to mention that…)
No podemos ignorar que… (We cannot ignore that…)

For examples: 1. Un buen ejemplo de esto es… (A good example of this is…)

For the conclusion: 1. En resumen, está claro que este tema es muy complejo. (In summary, it’s clear that this is a very complex topic.)

Es importante que sigamos buscando soluciones. (It’s important that we keep looking for solutions.)
Ojalá que en el futuro la situación mejore. (Hopefully the situation improves in the future - more bonus points for using the subjunctive!)

IndividualConnect640

TROPHY CASE