Recommended TEFL Course?
Recommended TEFL Course?
I already have a BA and an online tefl cert (no teaching experience) but I'm not sure if these qualifications are sufficient. What is a recommended TEFL course to take in order to teach here in PP, not looking for the "good" jobs and only plan on staying 1-2 years. I would do a CELTA or equivalent if I planned on staying longer. But as for getting started, is what I have good enough?
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Don't waste you money doing a TEFL. You will find work, most schools don't care/ask about online/in class.
Do an in-house CELTA sometime, then try ACE
Do an in-house CELTA sometime, then try ACE
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Vlad's advice is fine if you only care about you. If, however, you have a conscience and care about the people who are spending their money on your services so they can improve in life... get a bloody CELTA, or at the very least do the Language Corp course. It has its shortcomings but it gives a foundation from which you can improve yourself. It's a bit like the PADI vs BSAC debate among divers. Many BSACers look down on PADIs. The course is only as good as the person taking it. A person can have a PADI certificate and be driven to be more than the minimum standard required to pass.vladimir wrote:Don't waste you money doing a TEFL. You will find work, most schools don't care/ask about online/in class.
Do an in-house CELTA sometime, then try ACE
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violet, seriously, Language Corps? Isn't there a CELTA course available in SR via ACE? Have you checked the price differences between the two courses?
ירי ילדים והפצצת אזרחים דורש אומץ, כמו גם הטרדה מינית של עובדי ההוראה.
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TBH you've got a degree and some form of TEFL qualification - you're already in front of half the "teachers" here. Don't spend any money until you're sure you like teaching.
Start at the best schools and work your way down. Teaching ESL/EFL is not rocket science.
Start at the best schools and work your way down. Teaching ESL/EFL is not rocket science.
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