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16 Jul 09
16 Jul 09
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I'm looking for a good course to do, so i can make some money if i move to China.
My question, to any learned people who can advise me. Is there a certain body that covers these courses that i should look for when chosing my course?
Thanks in advance......Huck.
16 Jul 09
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundCELTA
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I'm looking for a good course to do, so i can make some money if i move to China.
My question, to any learned people who can advise me. Is there a certain body that covers these courses that i should look for when chosing my course?
Thanks in advance......Huck.
16 Jul 09
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundI think the chinese would be more interested in the American language. Id ask rookie for help🙂
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I'm looking for a good course to do, so i can make some money if i move to China.
My question, to any learned people who can advise me. Is there a certain body that covers these courses that i should look for when chosing my course?
Thanks in advance......Huck.
17 Jul 09
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundCELTA, or any of the other Cambridge or Trinity EFL courses. Or you can go down the EF route, which guarantees work, but then you can only work for EF. Good luck.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I'm looking for a good course to do, so i can make some money if i move to China.
My question, to any learned people who can advise me. Is there a certain body that covers these courses that i should look for when chosing my course?
Thanks in advance......Huck.
Just make sure your training has 6 hours of teaching practice observed by the CELTA or Trinity trainer and you should be ok. CELTA can be a bit pricey. Do not do an online course.
17 Jul 09
Originally posted by twiceaknightBe a little wary of EF. In some backwaters, boondocks, and even massive cosmopolitan urban centres around the world, they can be wretched little cowboy outfits that sometimes mess with your money and can be rather cavalier about your visa arrangements to your detriment.
Or you can go down the EF route, which guarantees work, but then you can only work for EF.
17 Jul 09
I went to the two CELTA colleges in Dublin, and asked about the courses.
Unfotunately, the course is a one shot, must attend every class deal ( i didn't really expect much else from Cambridge). I work nights, and can't really afford to take a month off to do a full time version of the course. There is a part time version starting in March, that maybe more suited to me. I've been given a few book suggestions to read before the course starts, and i've found an online course that i will try as a dry run.
http://www.teflcourses.com/tefl-courses/combined-tefl-courses-120.html
If it's suitable, i'll give it a bash, then work up to sitting the Cambridge course early next year. I don't have third level education, so i want plenty of practice before i take my one shot at the CELTA course.
18 Jul 09
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundCELTA, as has been said. Nothing else makes the grade IMHO. I've been teaching abroad for 6 years now, www.ctrickett.co.uk tells my story.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I'm looking for a good course to do, so i can make some money if i move to China.
My question, to any learned people who can advise me. Is there a certain body that covers these courses that i should look for when chosing my course?
Thanks in advance......Huck.
18 Jul 09
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Originally posted by SeitseEF is on my list of avoid AT ALL COSTS organisations, along with Inlingua, Berlitz, The British Institutes in Italy and probably most places to be honest. International House and The British Council (if you can get in) are tops. Email me via my website if you want more information (see my other post).
I've heard EF collects the kidneys of their teachers and then re-sells them in Tijuana's black market.
18 Jul 09
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundAs I said, email me if you want more info, this is my job, I'm not an absolute authority but I can help if you need it.
I went to the two CELTA colleges in Dublin, and asked about the courses.
Unfotunately, the course is a one shot, must attend every class deal ( i didn't really expect much else from Cambridge). I work nights, and can't really afford to take a month off to do a full time version of the course. There is a part time version starting in March, that ...[text shortened]... el education, so i want plenty of practice before i take my one shot at the CELTA course.
18 Jul 09
Originally posted by asromacalcioCheers mate. I'm looking specifically to gain something that will get me employment in my wife's city, if the recession makes things difficult here in Ireland. When we go there in September, i plan to ask around and find out what the chances are of getting a job. I've been told i can make €1000 at the school, but rake it in from private lessons.
EF is on my list of avoid AT ALL COSTS organisations, along with Inlingua, Berlitz, The British Institutes in Italy and probably most places to be honest. International House and The British Council (if you can get in) are tops. Email me via my website if you want more information (see my other post).
I plan to take an online course, culminating in a two day - 20 hours session with tutors. It won't be CELTA, but it will give me an idea of what to expect. Next year, i will take the official CELTA course.
I have some pre-reading from the CELTA college. I'm working my way through "The practice of English language Teaching" by Jeremy Harmer, then i have "Learning Teaching" by Jim Scrivener and "Eats, shoots & leaves" by Lynne Truss for afters.
18 Jul 09
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundEducation is not that important as long as your ambition and hard work match the intensity with which you dream.
I don't have third level education, so i want plenty of practice
Hai, Daniel-san.
From the book "Seitse: Lessons for Life", 3rd edition; chapter 2, paragraph 31