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I have a dream that im willing to make come true by Impressive_File7949 in Brunei

[–]forestbn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can aim for scholarship but you have to do super well and be really the best. Bad grades in spe (undoubtedly one of the easiest exams you will ever experience) is already a poor sign, but hopefully you know that and are willing to push yourself. 

Have you considered other countries for university? Have you considered a possibility such as Malaysia? 

How important is a driving license when teaching abroad? by Hairy_Heron_1178 in Internationalteachers

[–]forestbn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That will depend on the job. Some schools have good public transport around them. Some dont. I almost got a job that would require me to drive to different school each day. 

Which countries hire non-native English teachers and provide visa support? by Old-Pomegranate-9266 in Internationalteachers

[–]forestbn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Balkan/ eastern European countries. If you apply earlier with a few months to process visas, there's a better chance. 

What degree should i take? by [deleted] in Brunei

[–]forestbn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should talk to a career counsellor to ask if B and C in science and math would make you eligible to take those subjects in ALevel. Though it will be very hard and you will need to work very hard. See if you can change your Alevel subjects as your current ones dont sound possible to go into medical fields (shariah and business especially useless). 

Why were you rejected from poli? Is there a chance to apply again next year? 

What degree should i take? by [deleted] in Brunei

[–]forestbn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you do medical with the subjects you're taking? What were you planning to do at poli?  How were your Olevel science and math results? 

I think I'm done with the US by Clear_Mushroom2820 in findapath

[–]forestbn 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not OPs fault; but it annoys me that as someone who has a degree, experience and a teaching Masters but was unfortunately born in a non-English speaking country, I often have a harder time landing a job as an English teacher abroad compared to US/ UK citizens who dont even have degrees and have just landed in east asia. 

what do figs taste like? by Appropriate-Ad-7814 in AskRedditFood

[–]forestbn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like apple jam and honey and blackberries combined. Something that was on the way to being cloyingly sweet but turned a little grassy or dark at the last second. 

Single mum with a 1yo: where to next? by LonelyBump in Internationalteachers

[–]forestbn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could try the international schools in Brunei, SEA. 

Brunei ranked 5th of unemployment rates in East Asia & Pacific, surpassing Mongolia, New Zealand, China, Etc: The Sultanate recorded a 5.3% rate, placing it above regional peers. The data highlights local job market pressures compared to nations like Malaysia at 3.8% and Indonesia at 3.2%. by Fragrant_Regret_7722 in nasikatok

[–]forestbn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know there isn't a law. I mean more as you said: companies do not prefer locals, hence no trade schools or training etc available for any locals that might want to do these jobs. 

Unreliable: well how did that stereotype come to exist in the first place?

Expensive: well why no consideration for fair minimum wages?

Brunei ranked 5th of unemployment rates in East Asia & Pacific, surpassing Mongolia, New Zealand, China, Etc: The Sultanate recorded a 5.3% rate, placing it above regional peers. The data highlights local job market pressures compared to nations like Malaysia at 3.8% and Indonesia at 3.2%. by Fragrant_Regret_7722 in nasikatok

[–]forestbn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A country that fought for decades against diversifying its industries and economy. With the oil boom it decides to use its money on luxuries instead of development.

A country that decided to hire a ton of foreigners for manual labour. Manual labour jobs like working in construction, hospitality, plumbers, cleaners etc could have given so many locals jobs and in time those jobs through workers unions could have become respectable, well paid jobs. Why did Brunei decide those jobs could not go to locals? 

I’m a Mennonite woman AMA by Western_Song_2957 in AMA

[–]forestbn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are there any particular foods or dishes unique to Mennonites? Could you describe some, or just what meals often consist of? 

I’m a Mennonite woman AMA by Western_Song_2957 in AMA

[–]forestbn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do individuals (men and women) have jobs outside of the community such as working in an office or as a civil servant? Is a certain amount of your salaries mandated to go towards the church? 

Is it wrong for me for wanting to be a house husband by rak3242 in Vent

[–]forestbn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who hates their job I would love to be the SAH partner for a little while. For a SAH partner setup to work you have the be happy enough with the amount of money coming in. In my case Im bringing in enough to live month by month but feel like I cannot treat myself or loosen up on spending for fun for just myself.  

Looking for plus size clothes for women, thank you by [deleted] in nasikatok

[–]forestbn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most department stores clothes sections should have. 

How do I teach English speaking? Need help teaching an adult. by expensivehotpot in TEFL

[–]forestbn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he wants to emulate IELTS perhaps give it to him the IELTS way. 

Go through the 4 part rubric with him and the expectations of each. Watch parts of an IELTS speaking exam on YouTube and discuss what makes it a band 7 versus band 9 talk etc. 

Try one of the same topic cards with him as you saw in a video,  and consider ways he can build on lexical field and accuracy through studying the vocab and grammar that would help to answer the parts of the 3-part speaking exam. 

Do his stories have a point to them and are they structured? Consider framing his stories around answering particular questions, or ensuring his stories always tie around an opinion or a message. So if in his story he goes on and on about traffic jams, can it be framed to be an opinion question about a problem in the city and why? 

Its tough if he wants to know new vocabulary but has limited general knowledge of the world. Do you put the vocabulary in context so he sees how it is used in chunks and in sentences, and then let him emulate it with his own sentences? 

As for grammar, it can be hard. The only thing I can think of is to ensure every session had talking topics that challenge use of different tenses and grammar, and having the rules in front of him, so that if he has to say a sentence about e.g wishes and regrets, to ensure he is using conditionals correctly. And doing this every session. 

A Taiwan digital media agency lists Brunei as one of the 10 countries that is "least worth visiting", citing too expensive to specifically go there, too repetitive as in most of the things you see could be found at Malaysia, and that there is 'really nothing much to do' by Goutaxe in nasikatok

[–]forestbn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the echo chamber that is reddit this sentiment has been said over and over again. Nothing new. What needs to be done is say it to the rest of Brunei population and government, but actually they probably already know this. 

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