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[Mariah]

Hi,

I am new to the forum and I just wanted to first introduce myself before asking question. I have been reading the forums for some time, and have found them to be very informative and helpful, so I trust that any advice given will be beneficial.

I am currently a senior at UT, going to graduate this semester with a B.A. in Linguistics. I am planning on taking a year off before starting Grad School to go to Mexico and teach English. I have just started teaching for the first time this semester, volunteering teaching adult immigrants of beginning level�from having very limited knowledge of English to absolutely none at all. Basically, what experience I do have at the moment is limited. I will, however, by the time I move to Mexico, have a semester of experience teaching English.

Now, this is where my question comes in. I am planning on getting a TEFL certificate online in order to fit it in with my class schedule. Teflonline.com provides three options for the certificate: 60-hour, 80-hour, or 120-hour TEFL Online Certificate. Which one would you suggest? I was at least going to sign up for the 80-hour one, but I am unsure if getting the 120-hour certificate would increase my opportunities for getting a job. So is the 120-hour more beneficial�should I pay the extra money�or will the 80-hour suffice??

Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks!

[jfurgers]

I believe I did the 120 hour course. I even got it notarized and apostilled before I came to Mexico City but I haven't really had to show it very much. The places I've gone to just wanted to know if I had any certificates and teaching experience but they never asked to see it.
I would do it if I were you because there are tons of information you'll get from taking the course.

PM me if you'd like more information.