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Q. Question?
I am thinking of doing a tefl course (and hopefully work afterwards) but my problem, and its a major one, is that I freeze up in front of groups. It sounds like a ridiculous idea I know. But, I am told confidence can be built upon in certain situations. What do you think?
A. Best Answer: Hi
I know everyone says 'don't worry you get used to it' but honestly you do. Try asking if you can assist in an established class in a local college to build your confidence working 1:1 or a small group.
First time in front of a class tip. Try doing it sitting down ,any simple activity such as making a paper plain but teaching the language around it.
fold, centre, unfold etc.
My first time my mouth dried up my lips stuck to my teeth etc etc
We can all recall the first time nerves but it only lasts for about 10 years.
Q. Question?
A. Best Answer: depends where in Ireland - Dublin, Galway, Cork......lots of info online
Q. Question? TEFL (this one is the cheapest)
CELTA
DELTA
Which one of these would increase my chances of finding a job?
In most advertisments they ask for TEFL or CELTA/DELTA but I seem to remember the CELTA/DELTA being asked for more??
I know you can get jobs without any of them but I just don't have the confidence to take a job without any experience or to lie.
I live in Spain.
A. Best Answer: Depends what you want. The CELTA is by far the best along with Trinity. However, they are for teachers with experience and for a new teacher they can be very demanding.
Get a simple TEFL Cert and do a couple of years then, if you wish, take the CELTA. That would be my advice.
Q. Question? i am moving to czech in september to be a tefl teacher.i have a job in a school but the pay is not that great.150 crowns per hour after tax.i will have around 20/25 hours per week.how hard is it to get private classes also to suplement my wages?i will be living in cesky budejovice.
A. Best Answer: To teach in the Czech Republic you will need a TEFL Cert and degree. You will also need to be a citizen of an EU country as well. There is a good demand for teachers, however, especially if you have a background in industry and can bring that to the table.
There are numerous private language schools which hire.
Q. Question? abroad? Most countries ask for the degree above a TEFL, CELTA etc.
As a result I have seen many people abroad teaching with only the degree and no teaching experience at all. Most do badly as the degree is hardly of use teaching english as a foreign language. Yet the enthusiastic TEFl qualified more experienced and most importantly "tested " ( passed the TEFl exam )person with no degree cannot often get the same chance to teach ? I know its possible in smaller private places but I mean generally .
Yes Steed. Yet I think a A level is also good evidence or ten o levels ?
A. Best Answer: A two year or four year degree in any discipline is evidence to an employer that you can begin a task and finish it. It is also evidence that you can learn. Teacing requires teaching skills as well as subject knowledge. Some so called ESL schools are suspect as to being able to teach someone to teach English in a very short course. More and more non-English speaking students are demanding qualified instructors. Search, ICAL.
Q. Question? How easy is it to get jobs teaching english (tefl) in UAE?
A. Best Answer: Your best bet is to apply to one of the American or British schools:
http://www.dubai-online.com/jobs/schools.htm
You can also check the job listings offered there...good luck!
Q. Question? I am moving to Caracas in September this year. I am currently studying a TEFL (teaching English as Foreign Language) course and just wondered how hard it will be to actually find a job there. Has anyone worked in Caracas or know of any schools/language academies that I can get in touch with. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
A. Best Answer: English teachers are very demanding in the education fields, it won't be that hard to find a job, I was an english teacher, not in Caracas but in the city I live.
If you need more info you can always go to the Educative Zone in the Metropolitan area of Caracas.
Q. Question? I have just finished my TEFL cert, I don`t have a degree but would like to teach in Italy, does anyone have any schools/contacts that may help me?? thanks
A. Best Answer: Many organisations will require you to have a degree although I have taught English in the UK without one for 6 years.
You might find a job in schools difficult but there are many language school teaching adults where being a native English speaker is more important I have attached a couple of links but there are many other. Dont forget to look for comments left by other teachers regarding their experiences.
Mal.
Q. Question? course with i - i, does anyone recommend them or not?? any advice ould be appreciated, Thanks
A. Best Answer: I haven't done their course, but take a look here at some independent reviews of online courses. Not necessarily that impressive.
A. Best Answer: Hi
I know everyone says 'don't worry you get used to it' but honestly you do. Try asking if you can assist in an established class in a local college to build your confidence working 1:1 or a small group.
First time in front of a class tip. Try doing it sitting down ,any simple activity such as making a paper plain but teaching the language around it.
fold, centre, unfold etc.
My first time my mouth dried up my lips stuck to my teeth etc etc
We can all recall the first time nerves but it only lasts for about 10 years.
Q. Question?
A. Best Answer: depends where in Ireland - Dublin, Galway, Cork......lots of info online
Q. Question? TEFL (this one is the cheapest)
CELTA
DELTA
Which one of these would increase my chances of finding a job?
In most advertisments they ask for TEFL or CELTA/DELTA but I seem to remember the CELTA/DELTA being asked for more??
I know you can get jobs without any of them but I just don't have the confidence to take a job without any experience or to lie.
I live in Spain.
A. Best Answer: Depends what you want. The CELTA is by far the best along with Trinity. However, they are for teachers with experience and for a new teacher they can be very demanding.
Get a simple TEFL Cert and do a couple of years then, if you wish, take the CELTA. That would be my advice.
Q. Question? i am moving to czech in september to be a tefl teacher.i have a job in a school but the pay is not that great.150 crowns per hour after tax.i will have around 20/25 hours per week.how hard is it to get private classes also to suplement my wages?i will be living in cesky budejovice.
A. Best Answer: To teach in the Czech Republic you will need a TEFL Cert and degree. You will also need to be a citizen of an EU country as well. There is a good demand for teachers, however, especially if you have a background in industry and can bring that to the table.
There are numerous private language schools which hire.
Q. Question? abroad? Most countries ask for the degree above a TEFL, CELTA etc.
As a result I have seen many people abroad teaching with only the degree and no teaching experience at all. Most do badly as the degree is hardly of use teaching english as a foreign language. Yet the enthusiastic TEFl qualified more experienced and most importantly "tested " ( passed the TEFl exam )person with no degree cannot often get the same chance to teach ? I know its possible in smaller private places but I mean generally .
Yes Steed. Yet I think a A level is also good evidence or ten o levels ?
A. Best Answer: A two year or four year degree in any discipline is evidence to an employer that you can begin a task and finish it. It is also evidence that you can learn. Teacing requires teaching skills as well as subject knowledge. Some so called ESL schools are suspect as to being able to teach someone to teach English in a very short course. More and more non-English speaking students are demanding qualified instructors. Search, ICAL.
Q. Question? How easy is it to get jobs teaching english (tefl) in UAE?
A. Best Answer: Your best bet is to apply to one of the American or British schools:
http://www.dubai-online.com/jobs/schools.htm
You can also check the job listings offered there...good luck!
Q. Question? I am moving to Caracas in September this year. I am currently studying a TEFL (teaching English as Foreign Language) course and just wondered how hard it will be to actually find a job there. Has anyone worked in Caracas or know of any schools/language academies that I can get in touch with. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
A. Best Answer: English teachers are very demanding in the education fields, it won't be that hard to find a job, I was an english teacher, not in Caracas but in the city I live.
If you need more info you can always go to the Educative Zone in the Metropolitan area of Caracas.
Q. Question? I have just finished my TEFL cert, I don`t have a degree but would like to teach in Italy, does anyone have any schools/contacts that may help me?? thanks
A. Best Answer: Many organisations will require you to have a degree although I have taught English in the UK without one for 6 years.
You might find a job in schools difficult but there are many language school teaching adults where being a native English speaker is more important I have attached a couple of links but there are many other. Dont forget to look for comments left by other teachers regarding their experiences.
Mal.
Q. Question? course with i - i, does anyone recommend them or not?? any advice ould be appreciated, Thanks
A. Best Answer: I haven't done their course, but take a look here at some independent reviews of online courses. Not necessarily that impressive.
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