TEFL Institute and the Olympic Appeal
Posted by Info Info on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 @ 06:33 PM
The Olympics are coming, the Olympics are coming! But you probably already knew that. The whole world knew that. You know why?
BECAUSE IT'S THE OLYMPLICS! People have been looking forward to the games since...2006!
Few events attract as much global attention as the Olympic games. Sure, there is the World Cup and the international releases of James Cameron and Steven Spielberg films, but the Olympics successfully organizes the best athletes in the world and displays them for everyone to see. People have the choice to either attend in-person, or watch like everyone else on television.
This year, North America is lucky to be the host continent and all eyes will be on Vancouver, Canada. TEFL Institute is a Chicago, IL-USA based organization but we have offices and schools throughout the world. In just a few days our Canadian brothers to the North will be in the epicenter of sport, competition and revelry.
Throngs of people from practically every continent and country will descend on Canada for the merriment and celebration that only the Olympic games can provide. 
The Olympics represent a truly international period when peoples of various cultures come together. All too often we only interact with people who are just like us. Nothing wrong with it, but the mind and spirit sometimes craves more.
The Olympics offers the chance to dialog with someone from the other side of the world and learn about what life is like for that person. Wouldn't it be great if we could all attend the Olympics just once, to get a flavor for it?!?
Nine times out of ten, people from other countries have the same hopes, fears, and expectations we have, but it is always nice to hear about the little differences and intricacies that make a culture, country, and people unique.
For instance, did you know that "cat-calling" or, in essence, "whistling at women" is an art form in Argentina! That's right! What could get you smacked in the face in one part of the world is embraced and perfected in the South American nation. Check out other interesting facts on Argentina on the TEFL Institute country overview page.
Another interesting fact is that in Greece, cab drivers decide whether they will take you to your destination or not. Usually they ask where you are going before you set foot in the cab, and based on their ability or willingness to take you, you either wait for the next cab audition or get going on your way. There are other interesting Greece facts on the TEFL Institute country profile page.
The world is full of these unique aspects of everyday life that vary by each society. TEFL Institute knows these little tidbits because our instructors, advisors and staff have been all over this great, big planet we call earth. They have collected the stories and seen the mysterious and interesting, up close and personal. 
They have taken the photos that have made their friends and family jealous. Now they help people just like you to go out and collect the same stories as an English Teacher working abroad.
You can do this too! The first step is deciding you want to see something new and different. The next step is registering for the 120-Hour TEFL Certification course - which you can take in-person at any number of schools, or online on whatever schedule works best for you.
TEFL Institute caters courses to your needs and budget. We look forward to hearing from you! Start your journey today.