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by teachme
26 May 2011, 11:46
Forum: Jobs Discussion
Topic: open university degree recognised in world of tefl ??
Replies: 4
Views: 14946

Re: open university degree recognised in world of tefl ??

Thanks for the reply Yes, I was looking into 'The open university' Uk distance learning courses. The situation in Europe seems to be one of a surplus of teachers. Having a degree seems to have become a way of filtering some of the applicants from the process - employers can afford to be choosy. Thin...
by teachme
21 May 2011, 13:41
Forum: Jobs Discussion
Topic: open university degree recognised in world of tefl ??
Replies: 4
Views: 14946

open university degree recognised in world of tefl ??

hi a few weeks since i posted. i managed to pass, and was accepted, onto the CELTA at 'lewis school', barcelona however, with much further research and consideration with regard to my degree-less situation, i have decided to defer to such time a i might have a degree. all of the countries i had drea...
by teachme
03 May 2011, 14:50
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: CELTA courses in Europe?
Replies: 11
Views: 18240

Re: CELTA courses in Europe?

:) It's not that i'm lazy, just that i know how much a lack of sleep can effect things...It's really self-defeating Of course, there are many factors involved in securing employment. I just have a feeling that many employers are very fond of papers and grades, especially in the countries that won't ...
by teachme
02 May 2011, 10:23
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: CELTA courses in Europe?
Replies: 11
Views: 18240

Re: CELTA courses in Europe?

Yup !! never been very good with time management and the discipline that comes with it. At least i have the next two months to put in some practice :) I really am not so concerned about the socialising aspect, just would like enough time that i'm not having to rely on microwave meals and never havin...
by teachme
01 May 2011, 10:42
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: CELTA courses in Europe?
Replies: 11
Views: 18240

Re: CELTA courses in Europe?

Great !! I guess there is a little risk in not going with a 'big name', but I will have to wait till i see the place to get a better feeling/vibe Glad to hear that things have worked out well for you, regarding employment. With regard to the course, did you get ANY time to do anything else. I'm not ...
by teachme
30 Apr 2011, 11:10
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: CELTA courses in Europe?
Replies: 11
Views: 18240

Re: CELTA courses in Europe?

Thanks for your reply I have been looking into the idea of taking it as a 5-week course (interesting, you still sound the pressure to be high). I think i would do much better with the extra time Since posting this question to you, i have sent a preliminary application to the 'Lewis school' in Barcel...
by teachme
26 Apr 2011, 10:56
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: please help with my CELTA application
Replies: 1
Views: 7850

please help with my CELTA application

Hi I'm new here, and glad to have found such a great resource Currently, I'm having some issues with the pre-task for my CELTA application. For the most part, i have no issues but I'm stuck with two of the questions Normally i wouldn't ask, but i believe them to pertain to areas for which the course...
by teachme
26 Apr 2011, 10:46
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: CELTA courses in Europe?
Replies: 11
Views: 18240

Re: CELTA courses in Europe?

Hi Briona

i wonder if you could tell me which course you took, in Barcelona

I'm currently thinking of bridgetefl CELTA, but maybe a 5-week course would work out better for me

any help would be much appreciated

thanks

elliot