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Looking for Tefel teacher training in Columbia (Questions About Schools) -- Holly 1 April 2008

I am looking for a Tefel teacher training course in Columbia. Anyone out there working able to personally recommend a training program? I already have an undergrad degree, and 5 yrs teaching ...

The LA Job List -- Teach English in Latin America 23 March 2008

Why not teach on the most desirable continent in the TEFL industry? Latin America is a far off location that many will visit but only a few will actually get the chance to live in this exotic ...

Ebook about Peru - A Country Guide to TEFLing in Peru (Jobs) -- Sharon 23 March 2008

*NEW*. From the author of The Ultimate Peru List comes A Country Guide to TEFLing in Peru Come and teach in Peru and you'll get the chance to teach in a far off exotic location that has it all: ...

Question about TEFL, TESOL and CELTA (CELTA vs TESOL, Native_Speakers) -- Don Pierre 15 March 2008

Hi everyone, I'm a French national and I want to broaden my knowledge. I am a teacher of English already and holds a French qualification to teach English as a foreign language called CAPES ...

Re: Question about TEFL, TESOL and CELTA (CELTA vs TESOL, Native-Speakers) -- ICAL_Pete 17 March 2008

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is simply a Certificate awarded by Cambridge ESOL. It is undoubtedly a popular qualification especially in Europe, one that will open many ...

What course to take??? -- ruhani parekh 7 March 2008

I need help!!!!!! I have trained call center agents in India to speak English and communicate better. I recently relocated to the US and now need to get formally certified to get a job here teaching ...

Re: What course to take??? (Resources, Masters, Native_Speakers) -- ICAL_Pete 8 March 2008

ESL opportunities in the U.S. are mainly found in Community Colleges and Universities. To teach at a College or University you would need to be fairly well qualified - an MA is often listed among the ...

Re: What course to take??? (Native_Speakers) -- ruhani 10 March 2008

Hi pete..thanks for your help...... I did go through the article you suggested and gave me some insight. As for qualifications I have done my bachelors in marketing from Uni. of ...

Re: What course to take??? -- ICAL_Pete 17 March 2008

Sounds like you have several pluses on your side but a lot will depend on what competition you’ll find out there. You should consider getting TESL/TEFL certified, if you can. Being certified ...

What's the Best Country to Teach English In? (Latin America) -- Sharon De Hinojosa 10 February 2008

Choosing a country will depend on what you want to get out of teaching English. If you're looking for money, you won't go to the same country as those who are looking to surf or ski. ...

Best Way to become certified ESL teacher (online) -- Sandra L Stayanoff 5 February 2008

Hello from the Republic of Panama! Does anyone have experience with online ESL certification programs? I am an RN from the USA who now lives and teaches ESL in Panama. I am flying by the seat of my ...

Re: Best Way to become certified ESL teacher (Resources) -- ICAL_Pete 7 February 2008

You could start by taking a look at TEFLWatch.org. This is a site where TESL/TEFL courses and course providers are independently reviewed and rated. For feedback on the ICAL 100hrs TESL/TEFL ...

Thailand ITTT (Questions About Schools) -- ben Lehman 5 February 2008

Hey, has anyone done the ITTT program in Phuket, Ban Phe or Chang Mai, Thailand? I am thinking of doing it and just was courious about which place may be the least touristy...or if one is better than ...

TEFL course in Central America? (Latin America) -- Julie 4 February 2008

Hey, I'm going to go into a teaching program after I graduate from college. I was wondering if anyone had experience with any of the courses and which ones were the best at preparing people for ...

Re: countries that don't require degrees for teachers (No Degree) -- ICAL_Pete 2 February 2008

In most places the basic requirements for teaching are a degree plus a certificate, however not having a degree does not always prevent one from teaching and there are many teachers in China , ...

Is IELTS as good as TOEFL etc? -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

For getting job as English teacher with NGOs? I'd like to teach in S. America. I heard about opportunities in teaching English language in South America, countries like Peru, Brazil, Equador etc. ...

How much training do teachers have undertake to be a teacher (General) -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

How long do you have to train for (in England) to be a: a) Primary School Teacher b) Secondary School English Teacher c) Secondary School Maths Teacher d) Secondary School History Teacher Also, how ...

Which states can give us teacher license if I only hold a non-education bachelor degree (General) -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

Which states can give us teacher license if I only hold a non-education bachelor degree and don't need to take further education exam for license? (I accept get a bachelor degree before I get ...

How can i become an on line english language teacher for the students abroad? (General) -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

i am having the degree of masters in art with english literature.i am a trained teacher. RSS2JAVA

Becoming an english teacher (General) -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

I really want to be an english teacher. Im getting A and A* for english and its one of the subjects i just love! What are the steps i will need to take to get there. I no i will have to go to sixth ...

Suggest a book that will help me be a better ESL teacher (General) -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

I've been teaching ESL in Japan for five years. I've had so little training, so little observation, so little feedback. I need a review and some inspiration. Could you suggest a good book of ...

Where can I find a place to get trained as an ESL teacher? (General) -- answers.yahoo.com 1 February 2008

I have never taught ESL but am thinking about moving somewhere to do it, but want a little training beforehand. RSS2JAVA

Re: TEFL or TESOL...... (Online, Masters) -- AEngle 29 January 2008

So how good are online courses when you hold a BS and an M.Ed in Secondary English? Personally, I've had the classroom time from my Masters. I know the degrees are looked at in addition to ...

teaching young learners (General) -- Emily 27 January 2008

Hi, I'm from Monterrey!! I'm looking forward to learn more about young learners' teaching, specially preschool. Where can I find a course to improve my skills.

Re: teaching young learners (Questions About Schools, China, Native_Speakers) -- Trey Woodford 30 January 2008

We can offer you either residential (In China) or online TESOL courses specializing in young learners. The residential course will include at least 24 hours observed teaching practice in real ESL ...

Course confusion : CELTA vs TESOL -- Linda 22 January 2008

Hi everyone, I'm confused. Can anyone give me some advice. I am an Australian female who is very keen to teach ESL overseas, specifically Vietnam, Korea, China or Japan (one day maybe all of ...

Re: Course confusion : CELTA vs TESOL -- Kevin 30 January 2008

Any reputable course (with a Certificate awarded by a reputable institution) will be fine. The courses you list all cover similar sorts of issues and have reasonably similar content. Make sure that ...

Re: Course confusion : CELTA vs TESOL -- ICAL_Pete 25 January 2008

Hi Linda, In most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate - not necessarily a CELTA. As with any job, the more you have to offer in ...

ITTP PRAGUE?? (Questions About Schools) -- Michael James 9 January 2008

is it a credible school, is the work good in prague?

Where can I find a program for less than $200 -- jim 3 January 2008

Thanks in advance, -jim

Re: Where can I find a program for less than $200 (Qustions About Schools) -- Daveon 21 January 2008

Well, not less than 200US but the program does guarantee you a job afterwards. Helps you with the visa's you'd need, housing during the course and teaching... caveat is you 1 have to take the ...

CELTA assignments -- Coral Rose 3 January 2008

Hello, Im currently studying a part time CELTA course due to finish end March and I just wondered if there were any recent CELTA graduates who would be willing to take me under their wing and give me ...

IELTS Sample Exams (Resources) -- Rad 18 December 2007

IELTS Samples: http://www.ielts-exam.net/

Newbie wit a quest (CELTA, Questions About Schools) -- aimee friedland 14 December 2007

hey y'all! I wanna take a CELTA at Akcent IH Prague in May, and lyke I wanna stay there and teach in prague or brno forever. but needless to say (so why am i saying it?) it's got me all ...

Re: Newbie wit a quest (No Degree) -- ITTP 6 January 2008

Hi Aimee! Nice style of writing :-) You won't have any issues here if you don't have a degree and you just need to be TEFL/TESOL/CELTA qualified. Don't worry - all will be fine. All the ...

Re: tefl international -- Rach 11 December 2007

I'm also curious, as have been looking into this one as well. Any feedback from anyone who has actually done the course?

Once again, tesol vs celta? what's best -- Michael Li 28 November 2007

Thanks for advice here.

Re: Once again, tesol vs celta? what's best -- exp. 6 December 2007

get a degree first.

Re: teaching in Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- ICAL_Pete 28 November 2007

I’m simply pointing out what some people who have taken courses with TEFL International have said about them. Some comments are good others are bad. I’m sure the ...

Re: teaching in Thailand -- Regina 29 November 2007

of course I want all sides of the story. It's just that negative information to a company that is given by a person who clearly works for another company doesn't exactly deliver a sense of ...

Re: teaching in Thailand -- ICAL_Pete 1 December 2007

Regina, perhaps you have misread my original message. I did not badmouth anyone. I simply pointed out that there are several negative posts on various TESL sites & forums written by people who had a ...

Re: Teaching English as a non-native speaker (General, Native_Speakers) -- Syb 12 November 2007

Hi there, the problems of teaching EFL as a non-native English speaker start when you want to teach outside Europe. I am German myself and I found that many countries only give work-visas to EFL ...

TEFL/TESOL Training in the Philippines (Questions About Schools) -- Pac 12 November 2007

Can anyone recommend a good TEFL/TESOL training course that is running or has ties with someone in the Philippines? I'll be coming back home and I do know that there should be something in ...

Re: teaching in Thailand (Resources) -- ICAL_Pete 7 November 2007

I think it will very much depend on whether you come across potential employers who are forward thinking or not. There is an interesting article on this you might like to read at ...

Re: Excellent TEFL Course -- Neth 7 November 2007

post bot or something like that? shady shady shady...

Re: Podcast your PowerPoint presentations (Resources) -- Hardey 4 November 2007

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ESL/EFL Teachers - Need Extra money -- M.C. Babowal 2 November 2007

An Examination Company is looking for experienced English teachers to grade oral/aural American English exams. Immediate Opening. Scorer reliability calibration is provided regularly. The work is ...

Re: Excellent TEFL Course (Questions About Schools) -- ICAL_Pete 22 October 2007

I’m not sure how serious the teachers at serioustefl are but they certainly should take a serious look at their own English before offering to teach others.