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#1
Ad-Hoc Gaming / Re: *Game Deals Mega Thread*
Last post by RizZy - December 04, 2025, 10:26:24 PMThe Darkside Detective & Jackbox Party Pack 4 are both free on Epic this week.
#2
Ad-Hoc Gaming / Re: *Game Deals Mega Thread*
Last post by RizZy - November 27, 2025, 05:19:40 PMJust the one for this week from Epic - Universe for Sale
#3
Compost Corner / Start Your Online Teaching Car...
Last post by Raqik - November 27, 2025, 12:50:54 PMThe modern job market is shifting rapidly, and more people than ever are searching for careers that offer flexibility, mobility, and long-term stability. Teaching English as a foreign language provides all three, allowing individuals to work from home, travel internationally, or build a sustainable career abroad. A TEFL/TESOL certification is the foundation that makes this possible, equipping future educators with the tools they need to teach effectively in different environments. To learn how certification can help you start a flexible and meaningful career path, visit https://tefl-tesol-certification.com/
One of the main attractions of the TEFL/TESOL field is the ability to customize your work life. Many certified teachers choose to work entirely online, teaching students from various countries through virtual platforms. Others prefer the excitement of relocating to destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Spain, or Latin America, where English teachers are in high demand. Certification ensures that, regardless of the path chosen, instructors can deliver high-quality lessons and adapt to diverse learning needs.
Beyond flexibility, the TEFL/TESOL profession offers competitive earning potential. Online teachers often have the freedom to set their own schedules and rates, while international schools typically provide salaries that include additional benefits such as housing assistance, paid holidays, flight reimbursement, and healthcare support. These advantages attract professionals from many backgrounds, including career changers looking for more meaningful work and recent graduates seeking an alternative to traditional office roles.
A TEFL/TESOL certification also helps teachers build confidence in their instructional methods. Trainees gain a solid understanding of language structure, grammar, pronunciation, and communicative teaching strategies. They learn how to design engaging lessons, support students at different proficiency levels, and maintain a positive learning environment. This preparation not only improves teaching performance but also helps educators feel more secure when stepping into new or unfamiliar cultural settings.
Ultimately, the certification empowers individuals to create a lifestyle that aligns with their personal ambitions—whether that means traveling the world, establishing a fully remote career, or contributing to global education initiatives. Teaching English is more than simply sharing a language; it's an opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life and make a measurable impact on their futures. With a TEFL/TESOL certification, anyone can turn this dynamic and rewarding profession into a long-term, sustainable path.
One of the main attractions of the TEFL/TESOL field is the ability to customize your work life. Many certified teachers choose to work entirely online, teaching students from various countries through virtual platforms. Others prefer the excitement of relocating to destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Spain, or Latin America, where English teachers are in high demand. Certification ensures that, regardless of the path chosen, instructors can deliver high-quality lessons and adapt to diverse learning needs.
Beyond flexibility, the TEFL/TESOL profession offers competitive earning potential. Online teachers often have the freedom to set their own schedules and rates, while international schools typically provide salaries that include additional benefits such as housing assistance, paid holidays, flight reimbursement, and healthcare support. These advantages attract professionals from many backgrounds, including career changers looking for more meaningful work and recent graduates seeking an alternative to traditional office roles.
A TEFL/TESOL certification also helps teachers build confidence in their instructional methods. Trainees gain a solid understanding of language structure, grammar, pronunciation, and communicative teaching strategies. They learn how to design engaging lessons, support students at different proficiency levels, and maintain a positive learning environment. This preparation not only improves teaching performance but also helps educators feel more secure when stepping into new or unfamiliar cultural settings.
Ultimately, the certification empowers individuals to create a lifestyle that aligns with their personal ambitions—whether that means traveling the world, establishing a fully remote career, or contributing to global education initiatives. Teaching English is more than simply sharing a language; it's an opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life and make a measurable impact on their futures. With a TEFL/TESOL certification, anyone can turn this dynamic and rewarding profession into a long-term, sustainable path.
#4
News/Announcements / Re: LAN Update
Last post by Chaosphere - November 21, 2025, 10:01:40 AMQuote from: sulky_uk on November 21, 2025, 04:39:30 AMAll sounds good to me and to be honest i feel its the only way for the lan to survive but i think the most important question for the council to answer is
Can we book our rooms yet?
Instant lifelong ban from future LANs.
Look forward to seeing you in October mate.
#5
News/Announcements / Re: LAN Update
Last post by sulky_uk - November 21, 2025, 04:39:30 AMAll sounds good to me and to be honest i feel its the only way for the lan to survive but i think the most important question for the council to answer is
Can we book our rooms yet?
Can we book our rooms yet?
#6
News/Announcements / LAN Update
Last post by Chaosphere - November 21, 2025, 01:45:47 AMHi all,
So with the most recent LAN drawing smaller numbers that expected, we have had a chat about the future of the events and how best to try to support their continued existence.
I'll cut right to it, we have decided to transition to 1 LAN per year.
This means for 2026 we will be dropping the April LAN.
The October LAN will go ahead as planned.
As a reminder, this is 8th- 11th October 2026.
For 2027 onward, we will aim to poll the Community to see if a different time of year would be preferable, and will try to go with the majority.
It is perhaps worth me mentioning that we are also exploring alternate venues for the LAN, but have yet to find something that adequately meets our needs while remaining cost-sustainable.
I know there will be mixed feelings here, but I hope all understand the decision. This isn't something we want to do, but feel that with dwindling numbers and rising costs, we have little choice.
What we will be looking to do is arrange a yearly WAN to fill the gap. More on this in the months to come.
Thanks to all who continue to support the Community and the LANs. I look forward to seeing you in October!
Please do feel free to share your thoughts on this here, as always the running of the Community is open for discussion. Please speak up!
Cheers,
Council.
So with the most recent LAN drawing smaller numbers that expected, we have had a chat about the future of the events and how best to try to support their continued existence.
I'll cut right to it, we have decided to transition to 1 LAN per year.
This means for 2026 we will be dropping the April LAN.
The October LAN will go ahead as planned.
As a reminder, this is 8th- 11th October 2026.
For 2027 onward, we will aim to poll the Community to see if a different time of year would be preferable, and will try to go with the majority.
It is perhaps worth me mentioning that we are also exploring alternate venues for the LAN, but have yet to find something that adequately meets our needs while remaining cost-sustainable.
I know there will be mixed feelings here, but I hope all understand the decision. This isn't something we want to do, but feel that with dwindling numbers and rising costs, we have little choice.
What we will be looking to do is arrange a yearly WAN to fill the gap. More on this in the months to come.
Thanks to all who continue to support the Community and the LANs. I look forward to seeing you in October!
Please do feel free to share your thoughts on this here, as always the running of the Community is open for discussion. Please speak up!
Cheers,
Council.
#7
News/Announcements / Re: Gibbo, Community Support
Last post by Chaosphere - November 21, 2025, 01:36:17 AMHi again all,
I am delighted to announce that we have collectively raised just over £400 for Gibbo.
A huge thank you to all who have contributed.
So far, we have sent him -
A card wishing him the best from all of us at dMw,
A years subscription to Audible,
A hand-delivered takeaway!
We were somewhat limited with the food options by his current locale, which is why we've stopped short for now.
We are chatting to his family to decide on how best to spend the rest, but will make sure it all ends up going towards something to put a smile on his face.
Thanks again all!
I am delighted to announce that we have collectively raised just over £400 for Gibbo.
A huge thank you to all who have contributed.
So far, we have sent him -
A card wishing him the best from all of us at dMw,
A years subscription to Audible,
A hand-delivered takeaway!
We were somewhat limited with the food options by his current locale, which is why we've stopped short for now.
We are chatting to his family to decide on how best to spend the rest, but will make sure it all ends up going towards something to put a smile on his face.
Thanks again all!
#8
Ad-Hoc Gaming / Re: *Game Deals Mega Thread*
Last post by RizZy - November 20, 2025, 10:18:50 PMGodzilla Voxel Wars & Zoeti are both free on Epic, Zoeti is also free on the mobile version if that's your thing.
#9
News/Announcements / Re: Gibbo, Community Support
Last post by Jewelz^ - November 17, 2025, 10:49:23 AMThank you guys, Legends all of you.
#10