17
Jul
The blind leading the blind?
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Among the various applications I reviewed this morning was this gem, from someone who feels that she has what it takes to fix the damage done to today’s children’s writing ability by, presumably, my generation! “The children of today will have to correct a lot of wrongs by the baby boomer generation, who have also..read more.
29
Dec
Inglush, as it was meant to be spoke
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One would have thought that by now I’d have learned that if I’m going to spend time going through registrations I’m going to be surprised and disappointed. For those unfamiliar, registration is the process on Tutors International’s web site where would-be applicants enter their basic information (name, address, email, contact numbers etc) and where they..read more.
3
Sep
Numbered Claws?
Categories: Education, Ideas, Inspiration, Random, Tutors International Comments 1
Today I had a call with regarding Tutors International’s Terms and Conditions. There were the usual questions about adjusting the standard probationary period arrangements, how time-off works with anticipated vacations arrangements, resolving disputes, the details of accommodation and transport arrangements. For each question I referred to our Terms, starting with 4.8, which essentially says that..read more.