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Jamie28
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 Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:49 pm Post subject: Newbie- long term career |
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Hello everyone! I've been reading and sifting through piles of great information on this site for almost a year now, and am finally making my first post. wahoo!
Background info: American, F, 22y
I am graduating with a major in Italian in May.
My question is this: If I am making this a long term career choice, should I get a CELTA? Or would it be okay to get the standard TEFL certificate and work my way up with experience. I'll be able to afford the CELTA so the cost is not a problem, but for awhile now I have really enjoyed what I have heard about TEFL worldwide in Prague and that program has really stuck with me in my mind.
Opinions are very much appreciated!
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spiral78
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Generic certs can be functionally just as good as a CELTA - you'll just need to be sure that, on your CV/resume, your generic cert is clearly described as including that key supervised teaching practice and 100+ hours onsite.
I happen to be familiar with the programme you mention, and it's quite solid.
My original TEFL cert was from a different generic in Prague, and I've never had a problem with it being recognised. It's even accepted by TESOL Canada. |
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Jamie28
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| Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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| perfect, thank you for your help! |
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