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tina20 · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 49

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Montanaland · Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Location: Bakken Oil Field

Since your not a native speaker from the US,England,Australia etc... than I would have say your going to have to go back to school for a yr or two and get certified...which is also the best long term route for myself... a white boy from Montana.

With your undergrad degree already in english it is the perfect fit.

I came across what looks like a pretty painless certificaion program on here in Victoria, B.C. ....fyi Smile

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Since your not a native speaker from the US,England,Australia etc... than I would have say your going to have to go back to school for a yr or two and get certified...which is also the best long term route for myself... a white boy from Montana

What?? Shocked

Tina, as a long-term EFL/ESL teacher (12+ years and upper level quals) I think it would help us to know what regions you're interested in teaching in.

As you are not from one of the recognised Anglophone countries, there are some places where you could reasonably expect to find employment, and some places where you could not.

I think if you give us a slightly more detailed picture of what you hope to do, we can offer more concrete advice.

I work in a region where we have a balance of native and non-native speaking teachers, by the way.

Isla Guapa · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: certified

Sashadroogie · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject:

I'm confused - who is the non-native speaker posting here?

Tina, if you really want to get into TEFL, then go for it. Yes, there will be some doors closed to you, but others will be open. As said, it depends on what region you're thinking of working in. Switching careers: well: that's impossible for anyone else but you to decide. But bear in mind that TEFL is not regarded as a career at all, even by some within the profession. However, if you do switch, your corporate training, MBA etc., should be a some value in TEFL and so the corporate English route is definitely an option.

As for the native English thing, well... based on your written English here you are more 'native' than the illiterates I've worked with, so I wouldn't let that worry you unduly. CELTA will screen your language abilities in any case.

However, I'm not sure about this contentment you wish to experience. Don't think I've experienced it either...

tina20 · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 49

Thanks everyone Smile

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Having and MBA and work experience will be a plus if you want to teach business English. They are still no guarantee, so get some teaching certification to go along with that, and be mentally prepared for whatever roadblocks you may face from countries that don't consider India as a native English speaking country.

Start looking around for what interests you in certain countries, and find out what the market is there.

Montanaland · Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Location: Bakken Oil Field

Isla Guapa · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:28 pm Post subject:

What kind of certification are you talking about? There are different kinds that are appropriate to different sorts of jobs in different sorts of countries.

Montanaland · Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Location: Bakken Oil Field

tttompatz · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:19 am Post subject:

Back to dealing with the OP.

Her biggest hurdle will be the various immigration offices and her passport.

In MOST CASES and person who is not considered a "Native Speaker" would require a related degree (English, Education, or similar) to be granted a work visa as a teacher of English outside their home country.

Coming from India she would have other issues to deal with as well, not the least of which is racism.

By and large she is NOT able to work (as a teacher) LEGALLY in the EU, North America, or most parts of Asia since her degrees are not related AND she is not a native speaker. Adding a CELTA won't make any difference.

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denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

The Middle East varies... Oman isn't too restricting, compared to other places... And there are lots of Indian teachers here. Some places apparently give lower salaries to different nationalities, though. Sad

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tina20 · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 49

Thanks...this thread has been of great help.

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

Have you considered teaching in your native land? No visa hassles, the schools should like that. You seem to have an excellent grasp of the language. You would gain experience without all of the attendant "foreigner" nonsense. Get a little time under your belt and then throw yourself in international waters.

tina20 · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 49