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[Captain Caveman]

Hi

I�m new here... I am contemplating getting a TEFL certificate and I wondered what I could realistically do with it.

I�m 34, have 10 years experience as a practising lawyer and have recently moved into freelance translation. In the winter I also teach skiing. I am looking for a way to spend time in a francophone country between ski seasons (ie May to November) while still doing my translation work. This leaves 20 � 25 hours a week max for TEFL, including prep time, and also means I'd need round-the-clock access to the internet.

So my question is: can I realistically do something along these lines with a TEFL certificate and no language teaching experience? I don�t care too much about the rate of pay provided that my accommodation is covered.

I have also posted this in the Africa and Caribbean forums - ideally I�d like to teach in the French Caribbean but I realize I�m already asking a lot...

I have a UK passport, BTW.

I�d appreciate any advice,

Thanks,

CC

[GambateBingBangBOOM]

Have you looked into immigrating to Quebec, Canada?

[Captain Caveman]

Not really - I suppose it would be logical because I could do the skiing there too... but I *want* to travel!