This is a wonderful way to travel and live abroad. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I have recently started a course. I am enjoying the wonders of the English language. As a native speaker I am finding much of the course quite straight forward and a relaxation after my tussles with Russian. However it is not all plain sailing as it is amazing how many topics were never taught to me in school, In my usual enthusiastic way I have almost completed the grammar module having only begun it on August 8th !! I used to think that multiple choice questions were a cop out, but now know that they can be very testing. I am learning online with TEFL.org.uk. In Britain there are many immigrants and so there is plenty of scope for teaching in this country. Doing this can make a big difference in someone's life, the difference between a menial job and a satisfying one. Being the teacher can also be most satisfying.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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