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Zero
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| I think you should figure out where you want to go, then pursue the additional qualifications, if any, that will help you accomplish your goals there. If the place would be China, for example, you may not need to pursue a certificate. |
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Captain_Fil
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| Zero wrote: |
| I think you should figure out where you want to go, then pursue the additional qualifications, if any, that will help you accomplish your goals there. If the place would be China, for example, you may not need to pursue a certificate. |
Actually, I was seriously thinking of teaching English in China. With over a billion people, there would naturally be tons of job opportunities.
But I've become rather apprehensive.
The Chinese government has instituted a massive internet censorship project called Golden Shield. (Also called, the Great Firewall of China.)
This could make it very difficult for me to access or use the internet in China.
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spiral78
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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You might go to Dave's China forum below and find out what kind of access (or lack thereof) the many teachers currently in China have  |
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Zero
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| Captain_Fil wrote: |
| Zero wrote: |
| I think you should figure out where you want to go, then pursue the additional qualifications, if any, that will help you accomplish your goals there. If the place would be China, for example, you may not need to pursue a certificate. |
Actually, I was seriously thinking of teaching English in China. With over a billion people, there would naturally be tons of job opportunities.
But I've become rather apprehensive.
The Chinese government has instituted a massive internet censorship project called Golden Shield. (Also called, the Great Firewall of China.)
This could make it very difficult for me to access or use the internet in China.
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It doesn't work out to much of a problem for the teachers I know. They just use a VPN to bypass the Great Firewall. |
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jpvanderwerf2001
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Like others have suggested, I would first choose a country (or two) you are interested in.
Then I would find a CELTA/Trinity course in that country and take it. It is worth the money, IMO, to take a course that is well-recognized around the world. Also, taking the CELTA in a country you're considering might give you insight as to whether you want to stay there for a year or more, or try another place. Yes, it costs, but it'll very likely make you more in higher salaries and opportunities than what it costs to take it.
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Captain_Fil
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| jpvanderwerf2001 wrote: |
Like others have suggested, I would first choose a country (or two) you are interested in.
Then I would find a CELTA/Trinity course in that country and take it. It is worth the money, IMO, to take a course that is well-recognized around the world. Also, taking the CELTA in a country you're considering might give you insight as to whether you want to stay there for a year or more, or try another place. Yes, it costs, but it'll very likely make you more in higher salaries and opportunities than what it costs to take it.
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Good advice.
But staying in another country to study CELTA may prove more costly than it already is. I would have to include travel expenses as well as the tuition fee. 
Why not study CELTA where I live -- in California? |
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nickpellatt
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| No reason to not study it where you live. Thats what I did, and its what I often recommend people do too. I have no regrets about doing it that away, as it made the course less stress laden, less expensive and it gave me a chance to meet local employers at home, and make contacts there. |
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spanglish
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| Uhhh, the idea would be to study the CELTA where you'd be teaching anyway, so the travel probably wouldn't be an extra expense... |
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nickpellatt
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I never entertained the idea of taking a course abroad when it was available on my doorstep. Its not just the travel, its the one month board and living costs, PLUS, additional board and living costs until finding a job and getting paid. And of course, if one fails in the job hunt, you need fare home too!
I felt being under pressure in terms of time and finances could have meant taking a crappy job just to avoid coming home.
Many jobs and many employers will still recruit from abroad. You can just look at all the job adverts to see that.
Taking the course at home is definitely cheaper, and the course experience is probably easier for it too. The cost and convenience was a winner for me every time! |
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naturegirl321
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| IF you can find an online course that-s 120 hours AND has a practice teaching element, then that might be ok, but an on campus course would be better. |
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