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The ESL Scene in Cambodia – Part 1: The Teachers

By: asiapundits Posted: April-18-2012 in
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The reasons people give for deciding to move to Cambodia to teach English are as varied as the characters that walk into English institutes here and call themselves “teachers”. Many people start as English teachers after coming to Cambodia as tourists. The unsuspecting immigrant finds it all so intriguing and they decide to make a home out of their newly found paradise. Most foreigners, lacking the ability to speak Khmer, generally aren’t qualified to do anything else in Cambodian society, so teaching English seems a natural immediate fit. Others use teaching English as a means to an end.

Charity changes lives with hospitality training

By: tuoitrenews Posted: October-19-2011 in
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The Ho Chi Minh City-based KOTO Saigon Training Center and Restaurant’s 24-month hospitality training program gives street children and other disadvantaged youths a chance to break their poverty cycle.

The program, combining hospitality and English training with training in life skills, is aimed at changing the lives of those unable to pursue education due to hardship.

Pham Van Binh, 16, of the central province of Quang Nam is an example.

The Rule of Law – or the Law Under Other Rules

By: Norbert Klein Posted: January-10-2011 in
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The Mirror, Vol. 15, No. 698

Several events – some of them new and shocking, but always painful and disruptive for those concerned, are under reference here; they relate to violence based on religious convictions.

Responsibility and Accountability – in Cambodia and in Khmer

By: Norbert Klein Posted: December-23-2010 in
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The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 696

Note:

The delayed Saturday text Immigration from Cambodia to South Korea
is now also available here.

The Cambodia Daily reported on Monday, 20.12.2010, that the Municipal Tourism Department and the Ministry of Tourism had cooperated to make international tourists visiting the Wat Phnom area in Phnom Penh feel more comfortable, so they erected a number of signboards in English. Some examples were given:

What Kind of Education, in the Absence of Consultation and Participation?

By: Norbert Klein Posted: December-08-2010 in
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The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 694

The Mirror has always considered it to be an important challenge to look at things which belong together – but for some reason they are not mutually related. There is some lack of communication, or straightforward mis-communication – and by pointing to such unrelated elements which should relate to each other, maybe the necessary mutual communication can be initiated. And this is a challenge not only for the writer, but also for the readers.

Cisco Expands Networking Academy Program in Cambodia

By: Market Watch Posted: August-19-2010 in
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Cisco today announced the launch of a Cisco(R) Networking Academy(R) at the University of Management and Economics, expanding the program further into Cambodia. UME will integrate the IT Essentials course into the core curriculum for students at the provincial campus in Battambang.

For Whites Only - Vietnam

By: Sarah Johnson Posted: August-23-2009 in
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Racial profiling is a common practice at English language centres in Vietnam, making it difficult for many Viet Kieu teachers to get a foot in the teaching world.

It’s a mundane afternoon at the office. Van Anh, a receptionist, sits staring at her computer when the phone rings. She answers, “Hello. Ho Chi Minh English School, how can I help you?”

A girl with an unmistakable English accent inquires about a job.

“Ah, you want to be a teacher here? Well, yes we have plenty of vacancies. Send your CV to our headquarters, we’re always looking for new teachers.”

Gender Makes a Difference

By: Norbert Klein Posted: November-05-2010 in
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A speech by Prime Minister Hun Sen on 3 November 2010, addressing more than 600 women in different positions employed by the government, May turn out to be of utmost importance for the future of Cambodia – bringing fundamental changes to society: calling for more gender equality in politics. But the Prime Minister did not say so only in general terms, he made quite practical proposals how to start, calling on the leadership in many government institutions that they should appoint women whenever positions become vacant when a present office holder is retired.

Chhanpisey - a lesson in life

By: Bronwyn Carnegie Posted: August-21-2010 in
Bronwyn Carnegie

Chhanpisey spoke today. I'd already decided I liked the person she was from something she had said in the past about working at an orphanage, and the fact that she was a student who shared my views on the disadvantages that come from worshiping money above quality of human life. She has a voice and she is not afraid to speak her mind. Unusual in Cambodian females, but becoming less so. I like her a lot.

Cambodias premier western dance school DWC opens for registrations

By: danceworkshopcambodia Posted: August-15-2010 in
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Dance Workshop Cambodia is now open for enrollments!

Dance and Performing arts classes begin on September 6th and will end on December 11th 2010 with all students encouraged to take part in the end of year performance that last year attracted a crowd of 200 spectators.

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Our latest issue (24) is on the streets around town at most venues and also downloadable tomorrow here . Weekly Cambodia events calendar inside

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