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[eslinstructor15]

I see!

[Muhammed Abbas Khan]

This is solely by way of information, I pursued a MSc in health and social care and a BA in economics and public health (both from anglophonic universities). I hold a CELTA certificate and have almost three years teaching experience under my belt.

Dear Eslinstructor15,

I would like to offer some advice which may or may not prove to be useful. I feel that if you applied for TEFL positions on university preparatory programmes where ESP (English for specific purposes) courses were taught in the field of health and social care for example you would perhaps be an ideal candidate since you have relevant subject knowledge. What are the chances of coming across just such a vacancy? I would guess, quite high since EGAP (English for general academic purposes) courses are likely to be taught in the first semester followed by ESAP (English for specific academic purposes) courses in the second semester. KSA is quite unique in that you can have an ESAP class where all the students are going on to pursue the same subject at undergraduate level.

I would suggest therefore that you tailor each application to the institution, particularly if you have relevant subject knowledge.

As an aside, perhaps a relevant MA would make all the difference.

Regards,

Abbas

[eslinstructor15]

Dear Mr. Khan,

Many thanks for the advice!

I have been applying ESP positions using seriousteachers, jobsmiddleeast and Al-Mayadin however such positions are few and far between.

[nomad soul]