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rapps
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 11
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 7:14 pm Post subject: TEFL and its usefullness? |
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Hi,
I'm an accounting student just finishing up my masters degree in the states. I should have my CPA in about 2 months, and I've been accepted into law school. I love to teach and travel and am thinking about going abroad for a year and deferring my law school acceptance.
I applied to some programs in Japan, but I've read lots of bad things about the "conversational" schools. My goal is to become more proficient in the english language and more comfortable in front of groups (Both very important things for law school). I'm pretty good with those things now, but being an accountant, I'm sure most every other lawyer is probably better than I.
What are your thoughts on taking a TEFL course and then teaching for a year? Do you think that I can improve the those areas and have a good time living and learning abroad? I found a few courses in Prague that sounded interesting.
Any advice?
Thanks so much!! |
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ls650

Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: TEFL and its usefullness? |
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I love to teach and travel and am thinking about going abroad for a year and deferring my law school acceptance.
What are your thoughts on taking a TEFL course and then teaching for a year? |
Well, most of us did exactly that, so most of us will tell you to go for it.
I think that this is such a personal question, I simply can't tell you what is best for you. Continue your research and do what you feel is best for you. |
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khmerhit
Joined: 31 May 2003 Posts: 1874 Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Don't delay---Travel today!!
El Khmer Heet  |
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denise

Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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I agree. Go for it!
I got my TEFL cert. in Prague through ITC, and I would recommend it.
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FGT

Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 762 Location: Turkey
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 1:03 am Post subject: |
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4 alternatives:-
1) You don't do it.
2) You do it but don't benefit; no harm done.
3) You do it and benefit.
4) You do it, like it and never go to law school.
So what's your answer? |
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rapps
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 2:56 am Post subject: |
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I'm hoping #3....
Any recommendations for any particular TEFL schools in Prague? |
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