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2mile · Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 1

Does anybody either recognize or place any value on this type of training? I would like the option of being able to find some work in ESL when I go to Ecuador, Bolivia, wherever next year. I'm a fairly experienced tramp. I can get free Laubach training. This is only 15 hours of class but then I will get six months Experience (the Big "E"), further instruction and mentoring help dealing with both individual tutoring sessions and conversation groups from pre-teens to adults both literate in Spanish and some less so. I realize this is no CELTA but:

1) Will any potential employer value Laubach training, value only the teaching experience/practicum, both or neither?

2) I am a 50 year old male. Methinks I don't fit the usual ESL profile. Is that at all unusual or a problem (in Latin America)?

3) I'm not looking to teach at university, just to make enough to live and eat. Can I realistically do so assuming pay rates w/o a more recognized certification? (I have a BA, MA and JD. That doesn't mean I can teach ESL. I'm smart but you don't want me working on your car.)

Any input would be much appreciated (!)

Cdaniels · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject: Quick replay

On the bit about the car. If you happen to be born in a mechanics' garage, and will charge a lot less than my "professional" mechanic, you can try to fix my car!
Very Happy

What's your MA in? and what's a JD?

Cdaniels · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:41 pm Post subject: Hello?

Nobody else has commented yet, so I'll add what little I know. Generally unless its 100+ hours plus teaching practice, training is not valued very highly.
On the other hand, just about any program that meets these qualifications is accepted in Latin America.
You may want to read through this thread
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=30657&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=celta
There's also posts about older people starting teaching careers later in life.
I've looked up Juris Doctor and it sounds impressive to me. I would think anyone in working in law has to have decent language skills- but that's only my personal opinion. Hope I've been of some help Smile