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amg
Joined: 29 Jan 2005
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 Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 2:42 am Post subject: HELP WITH TESL |
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I am looking to start a TESL course next week, and I am very unsure of which program to enroll into. I live in Toronto and upon completion of the course would like to go to Europe or Mexico. (I have a British passport, and only a college level education) Is there any suggstions that anyone can give me re: job market or courses to take.
Much Appreciated
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eslHQ
Joined: 29 Jan 2005
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Location: Korea
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| I can't recommend a good TESL course because mine went belly-up about 3 years ago but I will say, slow down. Courses are offered monthly. You can also get your TESL cert online. Take your time, find a good course. It will be worth it. And after that, take your time finding a good job. there are a lot of good jobs out there but you can also rush into some bad ones. |
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Sekhmet
Joined: 05 Apr 2004
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Location: Alexandria, Egypt
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I would completely agree with ESLHq. Chill out, shop around, and make sure you get the best for your money. Choose a school (ie, CELTA, Trinity, etc.) and then where you want to go. There's no point shooting yourself in the foot just because you want to get out there and do it....
Plus, I have a phobia of online courses. I can't honestly see how they can be of any use to anyone! I would always suggest going for a course with teaching practice, and at least 120 hours of inputs. Otherwise, how are you going to know you really like teaching? As an employer, I would be reluctant to take anyone with an online certificate.
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Guy Courchesne
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
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| As an employer, I would be reluctant to take anyone with an online certificate. |
Good point here. Unless it's backed by some teaching experience, online certs are very hard to use for obtaining employment. |
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Deconstructor
Joined: 30 Dec 2003
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Location: Montreal
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IPlus, I have a phobia of online courses. I can't honestly see how they can be of any use to anyone! I would always suggest going for a course with teaching practice, and at least 120 hours of inputs. Otherwise, how are you going to know you really like teaching? As an employer, I would be reluctant to take anyone with an online certificate.
Good luck!!! |
Couldn't have put it better myself! |
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