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Micahoz



Joined: 18 Apr 2003
Location: Seattle

PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2003 8:41 am    Post subject: TEFL Certificate Reply with quote

http://www.teacher-training.net/usworldwide/index.html

I found the above lnk on another posting and after checking several online TEFL webistes, I really like what they offer and especially the FAQ's. I am wondering if anyone has any info on this program. Also, does getting this certificate really make a difference in your marketability? I am newbie and am thinking ahead for future postions in other countries outside of Korea or perhaps postions in Korea that pay higher and have better benefits. If you know of a better program, please let me know.

Thanks!
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The Lemon



Joined: 11 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2003 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We'll keep this thread open, but you might also want to post this question over in the Teacher Training Forum, here:
http://www.eslcafe.com/discussion/dz1/

Good luck-
Lemon
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gypsyfish



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know anything about this company, but it's a waste of your money if you take their certificate program.

A certificate is a good idea, especially if you have no experience teaching, but an unsupervised one (I don't care if they do ask you to keep a teaching diary and videotape three lessons) isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

In Korea, you don't need a certificate to get a decent job, however, a recognized certificate, like the CELTA, can help you get a university job.

Unless you get a recognized, supervised, 120 + hour, on-site certificate, don't waste your time and money. Buy Learning Teaching or Teaching By Principles, read them and learn as much (or more) than you will from a mail order course.
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Rand Al Thor



Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Locked in an epic struggle

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gypsyfish wrote:
I don't know anything about this company, but it's a waste of your money if you take their certificate program.

A certificate is a good idea, especially if you have no experience teaching, but an unsupervised one (I don't care if they do ask you to keep a teaching diary and videotape three lessons) isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

In Korea, you don't need a certificate to get a decent job, however, a recognized certificate, like the CELTA, can help you get a university job.

Unless you get a recognized, supervised, 120 + hour, on-site certificate, don't waste your time and money. Buy Learning Teaching or Teaching By Principles, read them and learn as much (or more) than you will from a mail order course.


I agree wholeheartedly... I have one of those useless certs...
must say I learned more by doing my own personal reading. Anyhow I've taken the plunge and am now doing an MA in applied linguistics....
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