Newcomer, need advice
Posted: 06 Jun 2007, 03:37
Hello! I've literally only stumbled upon this whole TEFL world in the past week or so but I think it may be something I'm very interested in doing but I do have some questions, I apologize if they've been posted on here a thousand times already;
1. Is teflinstitute.com a reputable place to get a certificate? If not what are the best online certificates that are affordable? I live in the Seattle area, are there any around here?
2. I only have an Associates Degree in Accounting and absolutely no teaching experience (although it's something I've always thought about), do I have a decent chance at getting a job right after completing the courses and getting a certificate?
3. This may sound silly but, can you really succesfully teach English to a group that doesn't speak English and you don't speak a word of their language?
I'm just trying to figure out if this is something that's realistically worth pursuing. I more than appreciate any advice you can give! Thanks! :D
1. Is teflinstitute.com a reputable place to get a certificate? If not what are the best online certificates that are affordable? I live in the Seattle area, are there any around here?
2. I only have an Associates Degree in Accounting and absolutely no teaching experience (although it's something I've always thought about), do I have a decent chance at getting a job right after completing the courses and getting a certificate?
3. This may sound silly but, can you really succesfully teach English to a group that doesn't speak English and you don't speak a word of their language?
I'm just trying to figure out if this is something that's realistically worth pursuing. I more than appreciate any advice you can give! Thanks! :D