HELP! non-native EFL teachers?
Posted: 10 Aug 2005, 19:51
Hello everyone!
I hope somebody more experienced can give me some advice.
I am a Hungarian national in England, Brighton. In Hungary I've graduated at a uni as an EFL teacher.
Is it true that, although I have a proper degree, which could be acquired in 5 years, I can only teach here or any other countries if I have an internationally recognised qualification (like CELTA)? In other words, can I use my uni degree for anything here or any other parts of the world? Also if I do the CELTA, what chances do I have as a non-native speaker to find a TEFL job? I am considering staying for some more years abroad before I go back to Hungary so I have to know if I have any chances to work in EFL teaching or I have to find something else. Does anybody know about the situation in Greece? Is it possible for non-native speakers to teach there?
I would be grateful if u could help me with some info. Thanks a lot.
Ildi
I hope somebody more experienced can give me some advice.
I am a Hungarian national in England, Brighton. In Hungary I've graduated at a uni as an EFL teacher.
Is it true that, although I have a proper degree, which could be acquired in 5 years, I can only teach here or any other countries if I have an internationally recognised qualification (like CELTA)? In other words, can I use my uni degree for anything here or any other parts of the world? Also if I do the CELTA, what chances do I have as a non-native speaker to find a TEFL job? I am considering staying for some more years abroad before I go back to Hungary so I have to know if I have any chances to work in EFL teaching or I have to find something else. Does anybody know about the situation in Greece? Is it possible for non-native speakers to teach there?
I would be grateful if u could help me with some info. Thanks a lot.
Ildi