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[teacherpunk]

I have three years undergrad work completed in philosophy. I'll be getting my CELTA in October, and was hoping that I could at least find some entry level teaching work in Russia afterwards.

I would also like to finish my undergrad work abroad if that's a possibility, whether it's through a Russian U, or distance learning, or even getting undergrad credits for teaching.

If anyone can help with what schools would be most likely to hire me with just the CELTA it'd be greatly appreciated. As would any other words of wisdom, advice, or guidance anyone can give me.

Thanks

[canucktechie]

Time to belabour the obvious again. BKC and Language Link are always hiring.

That's not a recommendation, just a fact.

[teacherpunk]

Thanks Ctech. I've actually already been recruited by BKC, haven't heard from Language Link yet. I've also had two other offers for interviews, dependent on me actually being in Moscow, and multiple requests for private lessons.

I might stay here one more year and finish my B.A.; dependent on my finaid award status, but it looks like if I decide to go before finishing the B.A. I won't have any problem finding work. I'll just have to get myself there, or depend on a school like BKC whose wages seem low, but offer the help with visa and travel, which might make the transition easier.

[maruss]

If I were you,I'd buy a visa invitation and visa myself and then agree to work for B.K.C. on an hourly basis, rather than on contract as it will be much more profitable and you can also leave easily and get work elsewhere that way!.Although they will offer you some kind of accomodation,usually shared if you are on contract,I would not accept it as not only is this not a good way to live but it will probably be of dubious quality and in an even more dubious neighbourhood!
By the way, have you considered yet where you will be living in Moscow because this is a major hurdle unless you already know someone who can help you, preferably Russian?Otherwise you need a couple of thousand$ up-front if you use an agency.
This is just friendly advice from someone who has already been there and done it!

M.

[teacherpunk]

[maruss]

Definitely sort out your accomodation before you arrive and yes, it is definitely very expensive anywhere even near the centre, let alone in it nowadays!!
Few neighbourhoods in Moscow can be called even 'reasonable' in appearance by our standards so don't be too choosy!

[canucktechie]

[teacherpunk]

[canucktechie]

Despite what a lot of people think, there is really no part of Moscow which is overtly dangerous by US standards, except perhaps if you're non-white in which case you might want to be more careful. So I guess a "good spot" for you is really the whole city.

Anyway, you are not going to find a place which is "relatively inexpensive" and also close to a metro station. These are mutually exclusive.

[teacherpunk]