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[PierogiMonster]

Hi all

I'm thinking of starting a DELTA course, later this year, if possible.

Does anybody know what options are available? I'd like to continue working in Krakow while I finish the course.

I've seen the distance course website (http://www.thedistancedelta.com). A bit pricy, but at least it's flexible and I only have to leave Krakow for the two weeks' orientation session.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

[Master Shake]

Check out Bell:
http://www.bell-centres.com/teacher-training/cambridge-esol/delta.asp

I'm doing module 3 of my DELTA with them now. If their prices haven't changed, I remember they were cheaper for some modules than the DD. I've heard the quality of the course is also higher than DD.

I did module 2 winter/spring of 2010 with Bell Warsaw. There were a couple teachers living in Krakow who would commute to Sunday sessions in Warsaw twice a month.

IH also has courses in Krakow:
http://celta.ih.pl/index7_3.html

DELTA will make you a better teacher, but don't expect to become a richer one - at least in Poland. At my current school in Warsaw, they offer a whopping 2zl an hour more for DELTA qualified teachers. Hurray.

[NilSatis82]

[PierogiMonster]

Thanks for that

Well, the IH website says they're not offering DELTA this year (plus they haven't answered my email). So, I figure it's Bell Warsaw or www.thedistancedelta.com (two week intro at one of several global centres) plus the rest at home/internet.

The distance course requires me to find a 'Local Tutor'. Does anyone know of 'Local (DELTA) tutors'?

Shake, do you have a Local Tutor for your course? Is s/he tied to Bell?

Thanks.

[Master Shake]