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D.D.



Joined: 29 May 2008

PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:08 pm    Post subject: what doors would Delta open Reply with quote

If I did a delta how much would it cost? Does one need to do the Celta first? Does the Delta pave the way for better jobs with higher wages. I see that ILa offers it in Vietnam , is there any other places to do it?

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edwardcatflap



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi DD

From what I gather there aren't too many places in Korea where the Delta would make any difference but virtually anywhere else it'll get you higher paid better jobs in TEFL and is pretty much essential to get into decent management jobs or teacher training.
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Kikomom



Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: them thar hills--Penna, USA--Zippy is my kid, the teacher in ROK. You can call me Kiko

PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:33 pm    Post subject: Re: what doors would Delta open Reply with quote

D.D. wrote:
pave the wave

The idiom is 'pave the way'. Or is this a new one I've never heard before?
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would certainly improve your teaching ability, but of virtually of no use in Korea, other than at the few places that are somehow related to the Delta.

A Delta is not bad. You'd just need to find a country where people care about it, basically -- and that's going to be something leaning toward the British system.
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halfmanhalfbiscuit



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You could teach CELTA!

Might be useful in Europe or the Middle East. I wouldn't think many Koreans know what it is.
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D.D.



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:08 pm    Post subject: Re: what doors would Delta open Reply with quote

Kikomom wrote:
D.D. wrote:
pave the wave

The idiom is 'pave the way'. Or is this a new one I've never heard before?


ya sorry early morning writing.
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DCJames



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bassexpander wrote:
Would certainly improve your teaching ability, but of virtually of no use in Korea, other than at the few places that are somehow related to the Delta.

A Delta is not bad. You'd just need to find a country where people care about it, basically -- and that's going to be something leaning toward the British system.


You'd be surprised. More and more people are beginning to know about CELTA in Korea and lots of good universities here know that it's a good qualification.
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shocking



Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you want to work at univeristies in Europe it will be invaluable. Most DOS jobs require a DELTA or a Trinity Diploma. Furthermore, The British Council give priority to teahcers with the Delta when they are recruiting. If you want to know where to do the DELTA check out International House website. They run a program in Madrid starting in May or April and also ones in Seville, Rome, Lisbon and other countires where they have centres. I'll be doing the Delta in Seville next summer hopefully.
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Dodgy Al



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

shocking wrote:
If you want to work at univeristies in Europe it will be invaluable. Most DOS jobs require a DELTA or a Trinity Diploma. Furthermore, The British Council give priority to teahcers with the Delta when they are recruiting. If you want to know where to do the DELTA check out International House website. They run a program in Madrid starting in May or April and also ones in Seville, Rome, Lisbon and other countires where they have centres. I'll be doing the Delta in Seville next summer hopefully.


Ahh Sevilla! I did my tefl course there way back when, and loved it. Enjoy the Cruzcampo! Smile
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DCJames wrote:
bassexpander wrote:
Would certainly improve your teaching ability, but of virtually of no use in Korea, other than at the few places that are somehow related to the Delta.

A Delta is not bad. You'd just need to find a country where people care about it, basically -- and that's going to be something leaning toward the British system.


You'd be surprised. More and more people are beginning to know about CELTA in Korea and lots of good universities here know that it's a good qualification.


Nothing wrong with it. It's just not something that would get you a university job over an MA. Even the Delta is only considered equal to half of an MA, per the Cambridge website.

Wouldn't hurt to have one. Both the CELTA and DELTA are a considerable investment, however. If you only plan on teaching in Korea (and returning home to another life), I'd have to question the excessive cost involved in obtaining either the CELTA or the DELTA.
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