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[Globetrek]

Brand new to ESL Cafe. I checked the archives but haven't seen a situation similar to mine and I'm hoping for some good advice...

I'm considering a 4-week intensive program, Trinity or CELTA. I'm applying to graduate programs in Europe and, assuming my applications pan out, I'd be on a student visa allowing me to work part-time. I'm considering TEFL because I think it'd be a reasonably well-paid option for part-time work, in addition to providing teaching experience my education/career goals could potentially warrant.

Background: BA in sociology, minor in Spanish. I also studied French for 9 years, so I'm very familiar with being a language student. I have an MA in Liberal and International Studies (evolved from social work to cultural studies/history...still respected at European uni's, hence my applications there). I have no teaching experience.

For my purposes, is my plan realistic and is the Trinity/CELTA program a sound investment? I'm aware the EU can be difficult for non-members seeking work, but would I still be at a disadvantage looking for TEFL work as an American even with the part-time allowances of a student visa? Is there even such a thing as part-time TEFL work in Europe? Would the certification allow me to teach ESL in the US (this isn't clear to me even after all I've read)? Is there anything I'm not considering?

Thanks in advance!

[Glenski]

Perhaps you should cancel your other identical post so that people don't have to look at 2 of them.

[Globetrek]

Thanks, but I my intent was to increase the number of constructive replies.

[spiral78]

Most regulars who read the newbie forum also read the General discussion forum. The audience is the same, basically.


I answered you there.