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Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34

Hi Guys

I would like to start off by saying this is a fantastic discussion forum...very insightful and provides a good laugh at times. I would like your opinion re my qualifications and the possibility of obtaining work.

I have a BA and Postgrad degree in Finance. I have no Tesol/Celta training however I have taught at a few Universities in Australia over the last 5 years now. Mainly in the economics/finance area. Would such experience be valued by employers? Would this experience make it easier of harder to obtain work?

Thanking everyone in advance and look forward to your replies. Smile

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34

Thanks Baba!!

By the way i should have stated more about myself! I am 27 from Melbourne Australia. Born and bred in Australia and have a Turkish background. Love Turkey...been there twice in the last 3 years.

Are working conditions generally better at universities?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Maybe better to look for a job teaching Finance/Economics in an English-medium setting ?

There must be some - although the universities might be looking for an MA/PhD

If looking for an ESL job I think you have to do some sort of Certification.

Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34

Thanks Scot47

Is a MA a must to teach at Universities in Turkey (ESL of other branches)?

I have spent hours reading many posts here so this is not a lazy question...where would I find out more re qualifications needed?

Cheers

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34

Do you?
Can you?

TeachEnglish · Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Posts: 239

A 4-year degree will get you a job at a University teaching English prep classes. Many tend to want you to have a work permit before you come to the University. The work permit is not too difficult to get, but is a little tricky. To teach anything other than English Prep. you will probably need a masters. Good luck.

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

at some univ prep programs you need the masters. You should just go ahead and get the TEFL certificate, IMHO. Look at some of the ads here on Daves or look at tefl.com whichcourse for some ideas. If you ahve some teaching background you could do an online one, though not all schools accept them. If you are in a hurry to be in istanbul, look into the TEFL certificate courses here (British Council, ITI, Vialingua). Bol sanslar.

Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34

Thanks for all your replies....very much appreciated. Laughing

When you say a MA is necessary, is that in the field of English/Education or is any MA acceptable to teach english?

Baba Alex, not a big fan of the Beach Boys.

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

MATESOL, linguistics, or something close

Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34

Thanks guys for all your replies....very much appreciated. Very Happy

Lets hope BJK gets a few past Fener this weekend!!!

calsimsek · Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 775 Location: Ist Turkey

Delahoya: ''I am 27 from Melbourne Australia : job teaching Finance/Economics and a BJK fan.'' Very Happy

It's like looking in a mirror. P.M me when you get here.

I am 40 from Melbourne (Go the Woods!!!!!!!!)
Teach Eco and I.B Buis Mag
Big BJK Fan ( Go the local Woods!!!!!!)

Delahoya · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 34