Can you please explain to me the following sentence? You're in danger of pricing yourself out of the poverty market.

Czech Republic of payments (Please check! Thank you!!!) In the period 1993-1997 the deficit of the current account was predetermined by the development of the trade deficit. In 1993 when trade had already run to a deficit, current account balance was still at zero. There was a slight decrease of both by about 50% in 1994 followed by a dramatic fall to -$4mln for the trade deficit and to -$2.5mln for the current account balance in 1994. From 1995 to 1997 trade and current account balance were gradually sliding until they hit a low of -$6mln and -$3.5mln accordingly in 1997.

What is CELTA? (for teachers) #2 When to take CELTA? When you have time and money :) Firstly, it is an intensive course (4 weeks, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day - full-time course) and it will be better for you if you only study during this time. Make sure that you don't need to worry about anything but the course and I promise you will enjoy it a lot. There are also a part-time and an online options available. I wouldn't recommend them because full-time CELTA is an awesome experience (especially if you go abroad) of meeting new people, living and studying together. Secondly, CELTA course is quite expensive, but 100% worth it. The tutors you meet are real professionals and they love what they do. The information you get about English Language Teaching (ELT) is very well explained in an enjoyable way. CELTA is definitely a valuable investment if you want to become an English teacher. However, you should bear in mind that price varies from country to country and school to school. So, do research, if you have limited assets (IH Kiev was the cheapest in 2010). How is CELTA assessed? You have to teach 8 lessons (you can fail 2 or 3), complete 4 assignments (you can fail 1) and attend most of the sessions. There is no exam at the end of the course. The grade you receive (pass A, pass B, pass or fail) will depend on your overall performance. Is CELTA very difficult? Yes and no. It will be difficult if - you are working at the same time - you have personal problems - you put everything to the last moment - you aren't open to new ideas It will be easy and enjoyable if - you remember that you aren't on your own. Your tutors will be happy to help you - have all your time for the course - do everything on time - listen to your tutors and do what they tell you - do a bit of reading before the course (not necessary) - take it easy and enjoy it Conclusion: I think you should take CELTA if you want to become an international English teacher. You should do it outside your city/country. That way not only will you have all your time for studying but will also combine studying and holiday :) Therefore, enjoy it even more. You will also be away from your family, friends, partners etc and won't need to worry about their problems. You should not be afraid of standing and talking in front of people. Many people are, but get used to it eventually. Good luck!

What is CELTA? (for teachers) #1 CELTA - Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages Basically, it is a certificate that allows you to teach English all over the world. Things to remember before taking CELTA - if English isn't your native language, you DO have to know it really well. I'm not saying perfectly, but well enough to communicate fluently on various topics. - you WILL have to teach, which means that if you terrified of standing in front of an audience, you shouldn't take CELTA - you WILL be criticized and told what to do (in a very nice way, but still). Just be ready for that. - CELTA IS recognized all over the world. There are few alternatives to CELTA (you can google them), but I have to say that if you have CELTA you will most likely get the job. I'm not sure about other certificates. - CELTA will teach you how to use the communicative approach in teaching English. If you are already an English teacher, think that YOUR method is the best and DON'T want to change your mind, well, then don't waste your time and money. The creators and tutors of CELTA are professionals. They have been doing it for ages. They do researches and test new methods and techniques and they will probably (no offense) know better than you. Be open to new ideas, ready for new discoveries and you will have one of the best experiences in your life. Who can take CELTA? A native English speaker or a non-native one with fluent English. You don't have to have experience in teaching English. You don't need to have a university or college degree; high school will be enough. You do need to complete an application form and have a Skype interview with one of the tutors. If you've passed both, you are accepted. It is possible that you won't get accepted. Money doesn't open all the doors. Where to take CELTA? My advice is in any British Council (BC) or International House (IH) school. They will definitely be authorized to give the course. If you choose to do CELTA in an IH school, you might as well get a job with them after the course. However, do ask them about this opportunity before taking the course. BC, on the other hand, hardly ever employs inexperienced teachers. Moreover, if you aren't a native English speaker, to work for BC you need IELTS band 9. There are other schools that provide CELTA training, but I don't know much about them. Therefore, not going to make things up. (to be continued)

Что такое CELTA? (для студентов) №2 (продолжение) Так вот, чтобы получить CELTA не нужно быть гением или мастером преподавания. Таким образом, наличие CELTA - еще не показатель профессионализма. А что показатель? - CELTA + опыт преподавания (хотя бы год, и не важно даже до получения CELTA или после) - CELTA pass A (наивысшая оценка) или B означают, что во время обучения будующие учителя показали себя отлично и теории, и в практике. А значит усвоили материал и научились его применять. - CELTA + наличие другого педагогического образования. Это означает, что человек выбрал профессию учителя осознанно и заинтересован в развитии и совершенствовании, в отличие от тех, которые прошли курс для того, чтобы путешествовать по миру, зарабатывая на жизнь преподаванием. Я ни в коем случае не пытаюсь сказать, что наличие CELTA ничего не значит. Если преподаватель английского - не носитель языка, наличие данного сертификата показыватет, что он или она знают английский не ниже уровня Advanced и могут свободно говорить по английски. Необходимо так же сказать, что преподаватель с CELTA знаком с современными методиками преподавания, в частности коммуникативной методикой. И, наконец, CELTA означает, что преподаватель обучался у настоящих профессионалов своего дела (преподавания английского) и, как минимум, видел как это делается:) Наличие CELTA - это еще не показатель профессионализма, но уже показатель того, что учитель знаком с методикой:)