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Polina
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 Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 2:26 pm Post subject: Teachers or Entertainers? |
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I'm thinking of going to Aussie to teach. I'd like someone to help me by comparing the requirements of ESL teachers in Aus to those of EFL teachers in Taiwan/Asia. Are teachers in Aus expected to be entertainers as they are in Taiwan? Or can they just do a good job of teaching and get respected, by (possibly) motivated students? Even if you don't have a teaching degree? Any answers would be much appreciated.  |
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ls650
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:10 am Post subject: Re: Teachers or Entertainers? |
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Why is it one or the other? Can't it be both? I like to think of myself as an entertaining teacher...  |
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august03
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| I know now that Aussies wanting to teach ESL in Aust must (although you may find some casual positions) have a teaching degree, preferably a TESOL one. Not too sure about other nationalities. |
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Polina
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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| You mean a one year university one, or just a CELTA certificate? |
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august03
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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I meant a uni degree, but you may find casual work with just a CELTA. There is also a LOT of private tutors needed in Brisbane; heaps of Korean and Japanese do their language courses there. Teachers I believe are more of the 'teachery' type in Oz, rather than of the 'clown' type, hence the need for top qualifications.  |
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Polina
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| Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Good to hear! |
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