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| What is the best Market for CELTA/English major holder with no experience? |
| China |
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14% |
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| Vietnam |
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28% |
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| Thailand |
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42% |
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| Czech Republic |
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14% |
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| Spain |
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0% |
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| Singapore |
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0% |
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| Oman |
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0% |
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| Saudi Arabia |
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0% |
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| Some other middle east country |
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AwesomeOne
Joined: 03 Dec 2016
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Location: Utah
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 Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:50 am Post subject: Best market for English major with CELTA |
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Besides CELTA, I'll have 0 experience. I have not gotten the CELTA yet, but I'm thinking Bangkok cause its the cheapest.
I'm trying to search the forums, but I'm getting conflicting/old answers.
I'm also wondering if employers care about MFA in creative writing degrees, and/or an online masters in TEFL. Might start online TEFL degree asap if its useful.
I rather like the idea of living in Singapore, and I went to a top 100 school according to the shanghai college ranking, but seems like a tough market. |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004
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Location: On a Short Leash
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Assuming you are American, you can omit Spain (you're not eligible for a legal work permit there).
Czech Republic is do-able, but requires start up costs. They'll want you to interview in person, and salaries are subsistence level but sufficient to enjoy living there. Timing requires you to be here early September for peak hiring season. |
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currentaffairs
Joined: 22 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Overall, I think China is a good choice because of the demand for teachers and size of the market. To get going as a newbie I think it will do. |
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reblair79
Joined: 15 Jan 2016
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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| As a newbie I can only speak for Vietnam! My CELTA was essential to get my job with Wall Street English. The lesson plans I done on the CELTA also really helped me with my demo lesson which was part of the interview process. |
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GHL
Joined: 16 Jul 2017
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd recommend Thailand. You won't save anything, but the lifestyle is awesome. |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
Posts: 11454
Location: The real world
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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| AwesomeOne wrote: |
Besides CELTA, I'll have 0 experience. I have not gotten the CELTA yet, but I'm thinking Bangkok cause its the cheapest.
I'm trying to search the forums, but I'm getting conflicting/old answers.
I'm also wondering if employers care about MFA in creative writing degrees, and/or an online masters in TEFL. Might start online TEFL degree asap if its useful. |
Have you looked at actual job ads for the countries you've listed? That's always a good start when checking if you meet the qualifications.
Thailand and Vietnam seem to be good for newbies. But strike Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the rest of the Gulf off your list; your lack of experience is an issue. Yes, there may be a Saudi company looking for a warm body with just a degree and a fresh CELTA. However, that's not an entity you'd want to end up working for.
Hold off on getting a TEFL-related MA. Wait until you have a few years of experience under your belt. Also be aware that some countries do not accept online degrees or qualifications. (That would be most of the Gulf.)
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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AwesomeOne:
I responded to your PM. |
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Jmbf
Joined: 29 Jun 2014
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:04 am Post subject: |
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| What exactly do you mean by 'best market'? Best market in terms of potential income? Or best market in terms of a decent work/life balance? Or chances for professional development? Or travel? Or something else? |
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psychedelicacy
Joined: 05 Oct 2013
Posts: 180
Location: Beijing
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| Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Best market for English major with CELTA |
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| AwesomeOne wrote: |
| I'm thinking Bangkok cause its the cheapest. |
If you don't know the difference between cause and because, it's and its, then I would seek employment in another field. Sorry to be rude, but the reality of the situation is that your written English is poorer than that of many learners of English. |
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