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Guest Posted 22 years ago
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TEFL online
I am retiring soon, and as I live in an isolated place, I was thinking of taking a TEFL course online. I have heard so many different opinions I just dont know what to do. Any ideas anyone. No I do not have any teaching expierience.
I wanted to teach in a small village in Thailand near my family. This small school is not connected to any goverment or charity, just wanted to help them.
Thank you
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I wanted to teach in a small village in Thailand near my family. This small school is not connected to any goverment or charity, just wanted to help them.
Thank you
stargate
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I, too, am looking for a TEFL course online. There are so many out there and I'd like to hear from others which they feel would be a good one to take. I have also heard of the CELTA which is more costly and perhaps more recognized.
- I, too, am looking for a TEFL course online.
- There are so many out there and I'd like to hear from others which they feel would be a good one to take.
- I have also heard of the CELTA which is more costly and perhaps more recognized.
- But would the TEFL be a good introductory course to someone wanting to teach english as a foreign language?
- Please send me your comments/opinions.
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I, too, am looking for a TEFL course online. There are so many out there and I'd like to hear from others which they feel would be a good one to take. I have also heard of the CELTA which is more costly and perhaps more recognized. But would the TEFL be a good introductory course to someone wanting to teach english as a foreign language? Please send me your comments/opinions. Thanks. Meliss
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Hello folks!I'm interested in the same subject and I have some information to share.
1. Be very careful about the online TEFL certificates!It's a good idea to get one,yes(I myself plan to have that) but none of them has yet convinced me about their quality.It seems to me that some bad guys out there are after the money of good people like you and me.They try to gain advantage of the highly g
1. Be very careful about the online TEFL certificates!It's a good idea to get one,yes(I myself plan to have that) but none of them has yet convinced me about their quality.It seems to me that some bad guys out there are after the money of good people like you and me.They try to gain advantage of the highly g
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There are two big companies who seem to be reputable: ICAL and i-to-i. I've heard bad things about *** of the other ones so do your homework.
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Every person is different. So is every job market. Depending on a person's existing resume, an online course may be all that is needed to make the jump in teaching English. That said, in some job markets the term "CELTA or equivalent" is inescapable in ads for teaching positions. In those cases, an online/distance course likely won't do regardless of prior experience and/or other credentials.
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Hi! First, thanks for the information regarding the PELT certificate, it looks interesting and I will have to look into it more.
I have researched many TEFL/CELTA programs, but cannot find one to suit my needs. I am looking for something more flexible than an intensive 4 week program. Does anyone have any information on either..
- online programs
or
- exte
I have researched many TEFL/CELTA programs, but cannot find one to suit my needs. I am looking for something more flexible than an intensive 4 week program. Does anyone have any information on either..
- online programs
or
- exte
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You can take CELTA courses part-time in several countries. Check out the [url="http://www.cambridge-efl.org/teaching/centres/index.cfm"]Cambridge web site[/url] for more information.
When you say "in-country," I can't be sure what country you are referring to. Option
When you say "in-country," I can't be sure what country you are referring to. Option
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After recently finishing my economics degree at a uni in Austria (not Australia!!! 
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Reputation and recognition vary greatly. A certificate that is highly valued in one country might be completely unknown in another. Start by researching the job market you are applying to. Read as many job ads as you can for Vietnam/Thailand and try and get a sense of what they are looking for. Ask questions on forums like this one (or ESL Cafe) of other teachers in that country to get their
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Dear all,
I am also planning to do online TEFL course. I have been searching the web for a long time. Here I have found one website of an institute where you can do online TEFL. I am planning to enroll in that. If any of you have any information or suggestion, please reply.
Thanks
I am also planning to do online TEFL course. I have been searching the web for a long time. Here I have found one website of an institute where you can do online TEFL. I am planning to enroll in that. If any of you have any information or suggestion, please reply.
Thanks
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I have a recommendation for a reputable online/distance course that is accredited. You also have the option to take observed teaching practice if you are based in the UK. The web address is http://www.intesolinternational.com.
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