Does anyone have experience teaching English to adults?
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Comments (18)Well, you could tell if it was vole damage, which sounds unlikely at this point. They are wiley creatures who spend most of their time underground, gnawing on roots, so cats have to wait patiently for them to pop out of their holes in order to catch them. Probably the best way to tell is if the ground around your rose feels spongy or a bit hollow. Or, maybe you can see what appear to be vole runs just under the surface of your yard. How close to the coast are you? I know that parts of the New England coast got hammered with sea swells and flooding during the last storm. Are you close to the water? If so, maybe your rose got waterlogged or stood in water for a while? Just taking wild guesses to see what we might figure out. :-) Did you get snow with the storm? I'm with those who say to wait another week or two. It's been a funky, confusing spring. Maybe your Alba agrees. The Albas and Gallicas seem to be "smart" in the sense that they don't break dormancy until they are good and ready to do so, regardless of how warm it has been overall. Even after last year's zone 7 winter, when all the other roses came alive early and were full of leaves and new growth, the Gallicas and the Albas just sat there, looking like they'd never get with the program. It seems that most of them will not be prodded into breaking dormancy based on temperatures alone. A lot of my roses are finally setting leaf buds. Just barely. But not the Gallicas (except those that have some genes of more tender varieties) and not the Albas. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you....See MoreDoes anyone have any experience with teaching English abroad?
Comments (15)Woo hoo! How exciting for your son. I wish him well on this endeavor and hope he has a fabulous experience. I emailed by daughter, who replied today, but your post above answers many of her questions. She taught ESOL in Thailand for 2.5 years, staying on for an extra 6 months because one teacher cancelled at the last minute. She had a wonderful experience. She is now living and teaching in a private school in Arezzo in Italy and loves her job, teaches all ages, etc. Here is her response, though some of the info might be too late for your son, it may benefit someone else reading this. "As for the guy going to South Korea...it could be that someone quit halfway through the year. Who knows! It might depend on what kind of school it is - would he be teaching in a public school, or is it a private language institute? I know there are (or definitely were when I was looking a few years ago) lots of jobs in southeast Asia, and it's a lot easier to find work there than other areas, like Europe, due to demand. It does sound like he might be jumping into the job just because his girlfriend is leaving, but is that really such a bad thing? If he's not putting his degree to use, in my opinion teaching English in South Korea would be a better/ more enriching alternative than working at Best Buy! A good life experience, even if it doesn't lead to anything career-wise. It would be good to check out the school as thoroughly as possible - have they got a website? Are you sure they're a 'respectable' school? What kind of contract are they offering? Will they help him get a work visa? That would be one of the most important things to find out. Will they help him find accommodation, etc.? Can he get the email of other teachers working there and write them to get a firsthand account of what living there is like? How easy is it to get around if you don't speak Korean? etc." Terriks, I second Sherry's recommendation for Skype if you don't already have it. That is how we usually communicated with her. With the video, we could also 'see' her apartment and friends. Don't forget to start planning a trip to go visit him! - Elisabeth...See MoreDoes anyone have any experience with modeling?
Comments (43)Bestyears, I commend you for doing what you can to open your mind to the possibilities, going along with your daughter to the initial meetings and for seeking more information. You are trying to do what's best for your daughter and clearly you are struggling with *how much* support is appropriate. I am not a parent but I do know that the transitional years between teen/child and adulthood are tricky for all-- and there's no single right answer or approach. What I do know is that your love, support and guidance are more valuable than anything else you can provide-- including money-- your daughter is blessed to have you with her as she moves towards her adult life. I don't have any experience with modeling-- though I have a few friends who have done "light" modeling in regional catalogs, etc and one friend who did runway modeling in NYC and in Europe long before I knew her. FWIW, she also has a stunning education with a PhD from an ivy league school (which I believe she pursued after modeling but I am not sure). From your description of your daughter, she appears to be mindful and committed to her health and diet-- this is a great foundation. We're all aware of the issues with eating disorders and unhealthy weights in the modeling industry but at least it's no longer a "dirty little secret". I would continue to praise her healthy eating and support her in continuing to develop the confidence and resolve to know who she is and what is health for her. This is the best way to combat the challenges she may face regarding weight and diet. This same self awareness will guide her too to know what type of modeling will best suit her. There are many kinds of modeling and each comes with a different lifestyle. Which best suits her personality? Is she a careful planner or is she excited by spontaneous opportunity? Would she be excited by the prospect of packing up and flying out to a shoot across the country with little notice or would she be more comfortable with a shoot schedule a month in advance? Is she fiercely independent and self-motivated or does she most thrive with the support of friends and family near her? Once she knows (and perhaps she already does) which type of modeling she wants to pursue, she can make good decisions about how to proceed. it will help her to choose an agency and determine where and how college fits in. I would view each agency very critically. Is it realistic to consider modeling and college at the same time? I can't really say but I'd sure ask hard, driving questions of the agency that suggests she can. Are they looking to (and able to) offer her big time runway modeling opportunities, national agency shoots or are they looking to fill their stables with pretty faces for regional catalogs. What's their track record? How these agencies respond to the questions will give you and your daughter a better idea of her potential and which agency can give her the best opportunity to make it happen. No matter what career we choose, there are risks and opportunities. The best thing you can do is to help your daughter look at her options clearly, realistically and from all perspectives... and to be flexible enough to move on to a plan B or C (or D!) as time and opportunities evolve. Best wishes for all of you at this exciting time!...See MoreDoes anyone like magical realism in english
Comments (4)You might like Chitra Divakaruni's The Mistress of Spices or Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic. I think several of their books fit this style. There's also Isabel Allende's House of Spirits, and I really liked her Eva Luna books, too. I tend to like books written in this style, but don't often read them. Attached is a link to a web page that has a long list of books at the bottom of the page which might help you further. Here is a link that might be useful: Magical Realism Page...See MoreIda
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