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widespread123
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
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 Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: TEFL really needed? Worth getting? |
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I was thinking about going to Thailand when I am finished with my contract and getting my TEFL certificate. I wonder if it is really worth the money, time and effort.
Is Korea one of the only countries that doesn't require it?
Couldn't you just go to the country you want to teach in and get a job without a TEFL? Would you be teaching illegally?
Do you make that much more money with a TEFL certificate?
Do you learn anything substantial from the courses? I heard they weren't that easy (at least not a cakewalk).
I am not looking to be an English-teacher my whole life but would like to spend some time in both Indochina and South America teaching. Let's discuss.... |
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Gwangjuboy
Joined: 08 Jul 2003
Location: England
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| If you are looking at making a career out of teaching then it will definitely be an asset. You stand a better chance of landing the good university positions with it on your CV. It is possible to get those jobs without it but many employers prefer candidates with TEFL. I haven't bothered getting it because I am studying Korean and I don't want to make a career out of teaching. |
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VanIslander
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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No, not needed.
Yes, worthwhile. |
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Paji eh Wong
Joined: 03 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: TEFL really needed? Worth getting? |
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| widespread123 wrote: |
I was thinking about going to Thailand when I am finished with my contract and getting my TEFL certificate. I wonder if it is really worth the money, time and effort.
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It was some of the best money I've spent. If you want to teach for a least a few more years, the return on investment makes it a no-brainer. |
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Ody
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: over here
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: TEFL really needed? Worth getting? |
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| Paji eh Wong wrote: |
It was some of the best money I've spent. If you want to teach for a least a few more years, the return on investment makes it a no-brainer. |
i'm wondering, how much of that return is in the form of information and knowledge gained through completing the course work? |
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fusionbarnone
Joined: 31 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| The Tesol cert offered by EFL-Law is a university(Pusan university) accredited course and it only costs a little more than $100. |
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Paji eh Wong
Joined: 03 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: TEFL really needed? Worth getting? |
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| Ody wrote: |
| Paji eh Wong wrote: |
It was some of the best money I've spent. If you want to teach for a least a few more years, the return on investment makes it a no-brainer. |
i'm wondering, how much of that return is in the form of information and knowledge gained through completing the course work? |
If you mean, how much is the return in terms of money vs knowledge, I would say more in terms of knowledge. I've always taken jobs based on experience and not pay. I'm not that interested in money. If I was, I'd be doing something more profitable. |
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widespread123
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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"It was some of the best money I've spent. If you want to teach for a least a few more years, the return on investment makes it a no-brainer."
Yes, I will be on a beach in Thailand taking the course and travelling around on weekends and such. When I am finished I can pretty much go to any country. I am think about doing a little more teaching in Indochina and then head to South America and do the same thing. A TEFL under my belt would be nice.
Has anyone actually taken the course in Thailand? or anywhere else in Indochina? Any more information on good schools to take it? What to expect? Advice. I am planning on going in February 2008. |
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Paji eh Wong
Joined: 03 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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| widespread123 wrote: |
Yes, I will be on a beach in Thailand taking the course and travelling around on weekends and such. |
Not if you do it right. You won't have time. Plan your vacation before or after.
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| Has anyone actually taken the course in Thailand? |
Yes, I did. I did the Text-and-Talk 6 week TEFL in Bangkok. Good value for money. I learned a lot. I recommend shopping around until you find a trainer you like. |
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