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JoeLlama
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
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 Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: Considering ESL - Help! |
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I am considering becoming an ESL teacher abroad. I've been going over the posts on Dave's and have come away with more questions than answers. Can you folks help me figure out what it is that I don't know, but will need to to gets started?
I'm 27 and will be finishing an associates (2yr) degree in, of all things, Music in May 2008. I want to travel, but need to work. I've decided to set my sights on Korea because everything I read says it's the best place to save money. I plan on pursuing an undergradute degree in Cultural Anthropology next, so I welcome the opportunity to live in a culture very different from my own.
Where do I start!?! |
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safeblad
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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| it will be difficult for you without a BA |
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JoeLlama
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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| I neglected to mention that I intend to get my CELTA certification. The British Consulate offers a certification course in Seoul, correct? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I neglected to mention that I intend to get my CELTA certification. The British Consulate offers a certification course in Seoul, correct? |
Without a MINIMUM of a Bachelor's Degree you cannot LEGALLY teach in Korea (with or without a CELTA).
NO Bachelors degee = no work visa.
Set your sights on another country or finish your degree. |
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JoeLlama
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Well that's disappointing. Are there countries where I can work with my level of education and a CELTA or TEFL/TESOL certificate? |
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some waygug-in
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, there are several....China, Thailand or perhaps Mexico (I believe), but if your objective is to earn and save money, you will be greatly disappointed by what you will get there.
You are far better off to find work at home, save some money and then finish getting your BA. Then you will be home free. (so to speak) |
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Hotpants
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| A handful of jobs in Shanghai are now offering approaching Korean salaries - you could try there. Just scour the job boards on here. |
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