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CELTA, DELTA, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, which is best?
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senor boogie woogie



Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:12 am    Post subject: CELTA, DELTA, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, which is best? Reply with quote
Hola!

I want to get a teaching certificate. I want to do this because I feel that I need some addtional training and this is a positive route for me. I have been in Asia for almost three years now, and I am just kind of bumming at it (you can bum in China). I am OK, I love to lecture in front of groups, but my lesson plans fall like lead baloons most of the time. I love Asia though and want to stay here! I have been wanting to go to japan as of late and want to hit the Japanese ground running.

So, what do I get as a certificate? It is all an alphabet soupm to me, CELTA, TEFL, TESOL, TESL, DELTA, Trinity, what have you. What I desire is to be trained properly, to have a teaching credential. I know that the courses cost, I can make this in China in 2 monthes time.

So what alphabet soup course is the best?

SENOR
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denise



Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You may hear the CELTA is best, because it's more recognized. I, however, had no problems whatsoever getting a job with my non-CELTA TEFL certificate. What you need to make sure of (and somebody mentioned this on another thread) is that it's got enough class hours/teaching hours. Most intensive courses are in the 100-130 hour range, which includes several practice teaching sessions.

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biffinbridge



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:44 am    Post subject: advice Reply with quote
In Europe a CELTA is the probably the best thing to get....it's certainly the most widely recognized.
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denise



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:46 am    Post subject: Re: advice Reply with quote
biffinbridge wrote:
In Europe a CELTA is the probably the best thing to get....it's certainly the most widely recognized.


In Japan, though, where el senor has indicated he would like to go, a lot of places don't require a TEFL certificate, in which case recognizability shouldn't be a factor. If the senor is just interested in getting a certificate for his own personal benefit, they would probably all be equally beneficial.

I'm sure the Japan experts can correct me if I am mistaken about the requirements.

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dmb



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Senor: if you love to lecture in front of groups. Are you in the right job? that's not teaching. maybe any qualification would aid you.
why has it taken you three years to come to this descision?
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once again



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the preference for a CELTA or a TRINITY TESOL is not only because they are more widely recognised. You should almost be guranteed a qualitiy training course with these two certificates, but the same may not be true for others. I am not saying that others are bad, or that all of the above run courses are great, but by doing one of the above two you should be reasonably sure of good training.
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FGT



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:06 am    Post subject: DELTA doesn't apply Reply with quote
DELTA is the higher level (diploma) course which you would be unlikely to be accepted for without CELTA and a further 2+ years post-CELTA teaching experience.
I agree that CELTA and Trinity would not only be widely accepted but would also provide a worthwhile course for you to benefit from and enjoy.
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biffinbridge



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 9:35 am    Post subject: dmb Reply with quote
'Descision'...were u on the sauce last night?
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struelle



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 04, 2003 3:17 am    Post subject: Re: DELTA doesn't apply Reply with quote
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DELTA is the higher level (diploma) course which you would be unlikely to be accepted for without CELTA and a further 2+ years post-CELTA teaching experience.


This a point worth underscoring. I found this out when I did my CELTA. I have a question, though, can any teaching experience post-CELTA qualify for DELTA, or does it have to be at select schools like International House or British Council?

Steve
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Gordon



Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 04, 2003 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I have a question, though, can any teaching experience post-CELTA qualify for DELTA, or does it have to be at select schools like International House or British Council?


That would be crazy.