IELTS preparation

LOL ok shirt size.. are you happy now?

say shirt size

dont just say you like small size. that creates alot of idea in mind

lol DA, what size did you have in mind? I was referring to shirt size.. :P

dont you guys know its forbidden to talk about sizes on QL

lol TB, size Small for me ok? :P

I am going to produce some T-Shirts for the official Timebandit fan club.

lol TB, is your list getting longer? :P

you REAL bandit you!..."He is on QL from 6am to 12pm." i think you have a new fan mate!...or she could be a stalker!...

Hahahaha I love the fact that I have been singled out ;)

brit,we haven't established that fact yet now have we?!...

Please stop this cynicism.

Anyone with long legs like Lana can't be all bad..

boohoohoo...

Support your husband's business but not by badmouthing others. You lose credibility instantly with that. Rest it's your business, your call.

Who are you talking to? To yourselves? Probably sitting in the same tea room gossiping. You are all the same company and the same type of people: Oryx, timebandit, exexexpat,gadarene etc. with nothing else to do, without any private lives, practicing your wit on normal people. The timebandit is a REAL timebandit wasting his employers time. He is on QL from 6am til 12pm. I couldn't believe it at first!

Nobody except teachers reads these blogs so far down, so I don't see the point continuing replying to you. Nobody gives a damn regarding your lectures on morality. Most people won't even understand what it is all about. I've done my job. Nobody knew about Alexander Language Centre before, now people are calling us. And I will continue supporting my husband's work in the future.

"who's the idiot that came up with this marketing idea"???...thundered the Alexander learning centre guy...

This promotional campaign by Alexander learning centre - EPIC FAIL :(

Really a LOT of people read QL, few post.

You are doing your business only harm with your posts.

Congrats and Good Luck ..

i prepared myself IELTS and got required bands..............its very easy ...........

finally got the study visa for london/UK

if anybody need material/help for IELTS, he/she is welcome

im leaving qatar soon.........

Aaahhh, I see your resorting to name calling - what a fine example you lead. I suggest you re-read my last post as your response to it doesn't make any sense at all. Would you perhaps like me to teach you English?

@ timebandit,you mean broud of her for rebresenting his combany so well!...

Oh I hope her husband gets to see this thread. He would be so proud of her for representing his company so well.

This blatant attempt to advertise on the forum should be deleted, especially since your lack of professionalism borders on libel.

Re your threats to me: oooohhhh I'm so scared! I'm sure my wasta is bigger than yours Lana, not to mention my brain! roflmao

Do you really think any PROFESSIONAL organization would want to be represented by someone like you and would care about what some anonymous person on the internet wrote?

Now stop making empty threats, little girl, and start posting your advertisements in the CLASSIFIEDS!

Lana has long legs ... true or false ....

@ lana19,

Question 1) jigsaw53 & lana19 are the same person. true or false?...

Lana,

1) jigsaw53 & lana19 are the same person. true or false?...

I changed my mind and I'm back for the last time on this particular topic.

1. Stop putting words in people's mouths and calling them half brains. They can decide for themselves where to study. Let them shop around and see all the options. Nothing is immoral about that!

I met a few people who were not happy with the BC. And they were charged for the placement tests as well as the books. At Alexander the placement test is free as are the books which are the latest editions from British publishers. And they ARE FLEXIBLE. You can pay for a certain number of the lessons, do some, go on holiday, and continue whenever you decide. It's true!

2. So, if anybody (like damiankid) gives me any support so what? Is it only you are guys with nothing else to dowho are very correct and moral?

3. Is it true about the non-working equipment at BC?

4. It's not an advert as I would really like to discuss all the options of studying IELTS in Qatar and not just being bullied by BC teachers and pro BC people into their institution.

5. Now that you have run out of ideas and have nothing else to say and have started discussing my legs, it's time for me to say goodbye. Have a nice day.

brit,so basically a liar with long legs is better than one with...not so long legs?!...LOL! :)

timebandit,basically the thread is a sneaky attempt to advertise this language centre(is it just me or are these places popping up all over town? who quality controls these joints???) by badmouthing another one...

Apparently so.... or is she lying about that as well?

Yes, but she's got long legs :O)

The thread starts of with lies about two recommendations and then progresses to bad mouthing an organisation with more lies. So basically the OP is a liar.

Ahhh... so my suspicions were quite correct then ;)

No matter how clever you think you are by giving negative press about another company to promote yours, any potential students seeing this thread will also see all the comments whether they are negative or positive. Unfortunately for you there are more negative comments for people to read.

Surely, anyone with half a brain isn't willing to use a company that stoops down so low with their devious tactics to promote their own company.

Whatever happened to the people with good morals??

This is also a blatant advert and the thread should be deleted as per the QL rules.

FYI damiankid, I didn't look at the website, I couldn't be arsed....

I am a little Hoarse and would like to know more about your Long Legs ..

Yes I will keep studying especially for you so you can understand me better.

BTW where did the idea that my husband is Egyptian come from? I didn't say that, perhaps there is a problem with your understanding English?

Right, I'm getting fed up with this conversation going round in circles around Egyptians, they must be dizzy by now. I am planning on a break for 2 or three days so I will not be posting anything. I am happy with my work.

If you need more information call Alexander Language Centre on 44364425. Have a nice day.

I am. You be careful what you are saying. Do not forget: you are an expat here. And you are criticizing Arabs in an Arabic country and the owner of the business you personally know nothing about. Admit that to yourself, and keep it a bit down. I can find out who you are in 5 min.

I will be busy know. And I will talk to all of you interested to find out more about Alexander Language Centre tomorrow.

Goodbye for now

Have a nice day

Lana

Still LOL

Dear Oryx

Are you from the Backside of the Moon?

Sincere appologies to Pink Floyd.

You were the one critical of Egyptians, my dear. I only looked at the website you posted and saw the director (who you claim is your husband) is Tamer Ebaid (obviously an Arab name). The rest is available on the internet.

What "maesures" exactly are you threatening me with dear? And how will you investigate me? lol

1. I do not understand the presence of non Arabic speaking non-native English speaking teachers in Qatar. 2. My own words are: 'a person who did not grow up speaking the particular language can not teach another person that language, as he/she always will have minor or major problems with that language on their own. Basically, it's OK to have a bilingual teacher for low level who speaks the language of the country he/she is teaching in. Like an Arabic teacher who speaks good English would be perfect for teaching Elementary level in Qatar.'

3. Why did you decide that my husband is Egyptian? It just shows that you have never been to the Centre and know nothing about them

4. They don't have Egyptian teachers.

5. Are you suggesting that it is wrong to be an Egyptian and to manage a language centre?

6. If you continue that way involving the nationality of the Egyptian people ( even my husband is not one of them, but the Director of Horizon for instance is an American with Egyption origin) I will investigate who you are and take the maesures.

Have a nice day digesting that

Your friend Lana

ops

and since you keep advertising your husband's business, you will get the thread deleted. Then all your hard work bad-mouthing the BC will be lost ;)

to believe her claim she doesn't know anybody from the BC. Yes, of course, she does know anybody to jump so much into the conversation. Working as the 'moon godess' she wouldn't.

By the way, we do give discounts. Call us 44341014 - 44364425.

But dear, you failed to address why you are critical of the non-native speakers teaching when your own husband is Egyptian? What was that you were saying about the Egyptian woman from "Burmingham"?

Said Ex ex Ex expat. So do I.

I think R is from Bulgaria. She is a very very nice person. And a very very good teacher. I'm NOT against anybody. The only thing I'm saying is that a person who did not grow up speaking the particular language can not teach another person that language, as he/she always will have minor or major problems with that language on their own. Basically, it's OK to have a bilingual teacher for low level who speaks the language of the country he/she is teaching in. Like an Arabic teacher who speaks good English would be perfect for teaching Elementary level in Qatar. But what was N the Serbian doing here, especially in the BC? That amuses me! They should have employed Qatari teachers. Many of them speak very good English and it's their country by the way. Halas!

I do. That's why I study hard. Are you as nasty to your students when they make spelling mistakes as you were to me?

as he never been to Alexander Centre, never met their teachers, or the owner. And though you have just insalted people working there AND the Qatari owner. You know NOTHING about the company that owns the Alexander Centre in Qatar and they are serious people with a lot of well established businesses.

Regarding your wife looking for a job in some other language centres (which ones if it's not a secret?) 'for something to do'. Obviously, she doesn't need the money. So, she started tution on her own and even was sending her students to the BC. Ha! Ha! Ha!

By the way, why are you Ex Ex Expat? Was kicked out from too many places before?

You all seem to have come to the defence of the Egyptian from Brum (who I personally know) but what about R from Rumania, N from Serbia, and A from Russia (I also know these three) All these ladies are fine teachers but the latter three still have problems with articles (they don't exist in their native language)problems with prepositions and also word order.

Nobody has defended the broken down CD/cassette players or non functioning smart boards.

Guys, what was the reason for lana19/jigsaw's post? She wanted to draw attention to Alexander school. I think she has achieved that. You all looked at their website (even I did, and I don't give a damn) So,snessy,perhaps she is a very bright star.

I have British friends whose families originally came from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Yemen and Palestine. Their English is of course as "native" as mine. Silly notion to think it is not.

And I know what you mean about the language centers here. My wife interviewed in a few when she was looking for something to do and found them dreadful. She chose to tutor on her own and referred all her students to the BC when we left Doha the first time.

I know that particular lady. A polite, articulate young English lady. As with anyone born and brought up in the UK we consider them British thus native. Using someone's ethnic origins as a negative point is called................!

I see the 'product' of the educational establishments here in Doha. British Council may cost more but the calibre of the end learning is higher.

instructor from "Burmingham" at the British Council because she said she was a non-native speaker. And yet, it seems the director of this program is also Egyptian. Double standards much?

And yes, I agree with you about the marketing strategy's origins. As long as there are people looking for a cheap, quick and easy way to learn language (not to mention a business owner who wants to hire the cheapest employees they can get), you will have people throwing their money away on these kinds of "institutes". At least the British Council has standards that are maintained internationally and there is accountability in that.

Exactly Oryx...I'll happily accept threads which are bad mouthing companies but when they big up another company in the same thread you know there's something fishy going on. I find it hysterical she keeps forgetting which username she's logged in as...not the brightest star in the sky, me thinks :-)

Although lana wasn't very polite to me I now feel very sorry for her.

Now why aren't I surprised that such marketing tactics have such origins???

lol

You pay for what you get I guess.....

@ Jigsaw53 a.k.a lana19,if your post is anything to go by in terms of English language proficiency,you do realize that you have hardly any reason to cheer?...

can pay for English lessons from a company that can't even write in decent form for their advertisements. They do not even use proper sentence structure or punctuation, and seem to capitalize letters for no reason. I have a hard time believing they are in any way related to the UK, although they show Big Ben on their website.

Maybe its the Arabic one and thus 'Pig Pen' LOL

That's why it is difficult to answer the q about what specifically I didn't like.

a. it isn't a question of like and my personal subjective taste

b. there was a wide range of errors

and this is on their website:

Tamer Ebaid

Centre Director - Doha

Tel : (+974) 4 36 44 25

Mobile : (+974) 6 71 76 36

Fax : (+974) 4 36 18 76

[email protected]

So who has the problem with non-native speakers now?

LOL - really

I can never respect a company that says negative points about another one.

Although i am not friends and don't have the phone numbers of the teachers mentioned, I think it is nasty to call their professionalism into question on an open forum.

lana19: did you forget to log in as jigsaw53 when responding?

1. I have an MA in Applied Linguistics so I am fully aware of this.

2. General Level of English

3. Thank you

4. Too many actually and you may suggest anything you wish on a public forum

5. I have never advertised myself as a Spanish Teacher although I am fully qualified to teach Spanish and French.

Dear Oryx

Just because somebody has a degree and a CELTA does not mean they understand and/or can teach the nuances of the English language, especially when it comes to teaching IELTS writing.

2 What specifically do you not like about the Alexander website?

3 In your profile, for nationality you wrote Mexico. Can I respectfully suggest you write MEXICAN?

4 You are a memeber of many many groups. (No other life?) One of them is Sarcastics Anonymous. Can I suggest you practice your wit there?

5 I saw you advertising yourself as a Spanish teacher. Please send yor CV to [email protected] as they are very busy and need another Spanish teacher.

Thank you for your offer but my horse is short and I have long legs.

Dear Mido

You can contact Alexander Language Centre on 44364425 or 55331718. They are very close to Al Sadd street. Fees depend on which IELTS class you are taking. Speak to them.

Dear Mido

You can contact Alexander Language Centre on 44364425 or 55331718. They are very close to Al Sadd street. Fees depend on which IELTS class you are taking. Speak to them.

Just checked out said website. Maybe they will give you a discount if you can correct their English for them.

Dear Mido

You can contact Alexander Language Centre on 44364425 or 55331718. They are very close to Al Sadd street. Fees depend on which IELTS class you are taking. Speak to them.

Dear saji1972

Yes they do IELTS preparation for the academic module.

You can contact them on 44364425 or 55331718. They are almost next to Al Waab petrol station on theAl Waab Street. (It's the road that runs from Al Sadd to Villagio.)

Also you can't take a Celta without a degree....so what is your problem with someone taking a Celta?

Someone is under their husband's sponsor who has a degree and they take a Celta.....and the problem with that is?

That means they are qualified...surely that is good?

the bulgarian teacher and egyptian teacher you are talking about are excellent. I have friends who have been their students who have nothing but praise.

Just because someone is a native speaker it doesn't make them a good teacher

Just because someone is a non-native speaker it doesn't make them a bad teacher

No I don't work for them but my husband does. He is the Centre Director. He has been teaching English in Doha for the last nine years. Have a nice day.

Alexander Language Centre on 44364425 or 55331718. Please contact them. Good luck.

They have a website guys. Its in Al Waab Street.

Hi jigsaw53, could you please provide their contact details, location, fees...etc.

Regards

pooooof gone.............

Jigsaw, can you provide the informations like contact no & location for the alexander Language centre. Do they provide training for ILETS acadamic? Thanks

Where is Burmingham?

Dear jigsaw53, where is Alexander Language Centre and do they provide IELTS Exams for nurses to UK .What are their charges please.If you have please provide me their contact number too. thanks !

LOL sounds like you work for them. :))

Do you need a hand down from your high horse?