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[Guest]

Hello!

I am in my first year of teaching ESL in a hagwon in South Korea. It has always been a dream of mine to teach in Eastern Europe, especially in Poland.
My present contract ends in January 2004. I surfed the Net looking for a CELTA course that would be offered at that point and didn't find too many options. Then I found a course in Durban, South Africa that looks right as far as start date and cost.

I also received an email from another site that a low cost and training outside of Europe may affect my eligibility for an Eastern European job because the CELTA from there will somehow be regarded as inferior to a more costly one earned on another continent.

Can anyone give me some answers on this? Thanks!

[itslatedoors]

Weird name, never mind.You can do a CELTA with International House in Krakow, Poznan,Wroclaw etc in Poland.It is the Cambridge one so it's highly regarded.They might even give you a job later.It's a cheap option and it's v.well regarded everywhere in Eastern Europe and the world.

[XXX]

Poland is a good choice. Save your nickles and dimes in Korea and come to Poland and live like a god. You don't need a CELTA to teach there. Your Korean experience will make you marketable.

[bnix]

XXX always gives good,timely advice.You do not need a CELTA to teach in Poland with your background,etc.Of course,if you just WANT a CELTA(your time,your,money),that is your business.But it is not necessary.You will not make as much money in Poland as in Korea...but I bet you will have a much better time...especially since you have been working for a hakwon in Korea .Time to enjoy life a little bit.Have fun.

[itslatedoors]

Once again bnix is talking chod.If you want to work anywhere decent you will need a CELTA.Your time,your well spent money is what I'd say to you.It's a very practical teaching course that doesn't cost much to do in Poland.You will not regret doing it.