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rayecyeb
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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 Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:51 am Post subject: Question about starting out |
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Hi, I'm totally new here, have been through the boards but still was hoping someone could give me some advice on a specific issue.
I'd ideally like to start ESL teaching somewhere in Europe or the Mid East as soon as possible. I don't yet have a certificate, and although I initially planned to get one online, it seems these are barely worth doing. So I'm exploring the chances of getting work without one at first.
On the plus side, I have a BA, plus a Masters in Business Writing, and have some experience teaching undergrad students at a UK university. No idea if it would help my cause, but I'm also a (small-time so far) published fiction and non-fiction writer.
I'm a UK citizen, 30 years old, presentable and odour-free, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest countries (pref. EU) where the lack of experience and certification would be less of an issue? |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003
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Location: home sweet home
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| Try Central or Eastern Europe, you have UK citizenship, so visas aren't an issue for you. As for lack of experience and certs, hit the library and start studying. After a year though, you should at least do a basic TEFL cert. |
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Justin Trullinger
Joined: 28 Jan 2005
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Location: Seoul, South Korea and Myanmar for a bit
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| I'd ideally like to start ESL teaching somewhere in Europe or the Mid East as soon as possible. |
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| I was wondering if anyone could suggest countries (pref. EU) where the lack of experience and certification would be less of an issue? |
From my experience with the regions you're interested in, I think you have some incompatible goals.
Sadly, it's possible to get teaching work in many places without any training- most of these places are, in my experience, in Latin America and in Asia.
The Middle East and Europe are both much harder markets to crack, and my experience is that most of Europe is fairly serious about entry level qualifications. The Middle East, where there's simply more money, is more likely to require relevant post graduate qualifications.
Best,
Justin |
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rayecyeb
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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| Hi, thanks for the answers. I was worried after I posted that it would seem like I don't see the value of CELTA/TEFL certs - I do, it's just time-related reasons why I can't really get one at the moment, although I certainly plan to asap. |
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coledavis
Joined: 21 Jun 2003
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| You've got a good set of qualifications. My feeling is that with the CELTA, you'll be an excellent catch for a language school. |
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