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dan
Joined: 20 Mar 2003
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Location: shanghai
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 Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 7:44 pm Post subject: What about Yanks? |
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| your not wanting us to come notwithstanding, is it possible for an american to teach ESL in either of these countries? I will have earned an MA in applied linguistics/TESOL, 4 years teaching experience (2 in china, 2 at a uni here in the states), and think most americans are foolish bores. its this last bit that is decisive, no? thanks in advance for the input |
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G Cthulhu
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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Location: Way, way off course.
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 11:42 pm Post subject: Re: What about Yanks? |
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| dan wrote: |
your not wanting us to come notwithstanding, is it possible for an american to teach ESL in either of these countries
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There is no way you would get a work visa for NZ for the simple reason that there are more than enough qualified TFL/TSL teachers there already. The only way around that would be if you came on a business visa, which would require you to set up and operate a business in NZ. That requires half a million US dollars minimum capitalisation/investment and a legal commitment to five years business activity in the country.
As I understand it, Australia is even worse for jobs ATM.
Sorry. |
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Albulbul
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 4:45 pm Post subject: The world is not your oyster |
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It seems that lots of people still think that certification in EFL or a MA in Teflology is a ticket to a job anywhere they fancy. This myth has been peddled for a long time by those asociated with selling these courses.
The reality is that there is a small, geographically-restricted,and shrinking market for native-speaker teachers of EFL/ESL.
Maybe this is not the news you want but it is the truth. Draw from this what conclusions you will. (Some will say "Oh, this guy is so NEGATIVE !") |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 1:04 pm Post subject: NZ jobs |
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Has the job force in New Zealand changed so quickly? I have a friend who taught in Auckland last year and she says that there are tons of jobs for TEFL teachers.
Are there any opportunities for Americans in Australia or New Zealand, or is everything taken?
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Sunpower
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
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Location: Taipei, TAIWAN
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: The world is not your oyster |
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| Albulbul wrote: |
| It seems that lots of people still think that certification in EFL or a MA in Teflology is a ticket to a job anywhere they fancy. |
The guy is just asking a question.
There's no need to come at people like that. |
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JosephP
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 4:31 am Post subject: Yank in Auckland |
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| I'm from the USA and I work as an ESL teacher in Auckland. I was hired outside of NZ. So, yeah, it is possible for a "Yank" to secure teaching work in New Zealand. However, what with the SARS thing the job market is very slow right now as there aren't many new students coming in. There have been quite a few layoffs at the school where I work. |
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Sunpower
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
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Location: Taipei, TAIWAN
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Yes. I've noticed a shortage of students.
I'm definitely gonna loose money this month.
Business is bad all over now because of this thing.
I hope it gets better or it's back to Japan. |
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