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- 09 Mar 2012, 11:24
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Degree or DELTA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4403
Re: Degree or DELTA
Hi, This is a tricky question and from my own experience, varies from school to school. Here's just one example; I was offered a position at a school once, which offered the DELTA to its employees part-time over two years. I asked if it would be possible for me to do it, and they said that it would ...
- 03 Mar 2012, 18:14
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Opinions of part-time+online+practicum TEFL Certifications
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4762
Re: Opinions of part-time+online+practicum TEFL Certificatio
Hi Todash, Well, the good news is that you CAN do a part-time CELTA course and various colleges have offered these for at least six years. I did the six-month part-time CELTA and it was perfect; I managed to work pretty much full-time AND study for the CELTA. Don't think about it, just do it! :-) Az...
- 02 Jan 2012, 07:58
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Non Native Speaker needs advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5566
Re: Non Native Speaker needs advice
Pedro, a CELTA course and a TEFL course are the same thing. CELTA is just the most popular and in-depth TEFL course that exists, as well as the Trinity CertTesol. Jesweet, I'd always recomment doing the CELTA course. I did this course about 5 or 6 years ago and there were non-native English speakers...
- 28 Dec 2011, 12:46
- Forum: Teaching Young Learners
- Topic: Handy book/CD for Young Learners ideas??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11509
Re: Handy book/CD for Young Learners ideas??
Hi, I've been looking for a similar sort of book recently and I've come across this book on Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Activities-primary-classroom-Carol-Read/dp/1405099070/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325076090&sr=1-1 I've bought this book from the Amazon website, where it is possible...
- 13 Dec 2011, 09:10
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Course advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3862
Re: Course advice
Oh.. by the way, I'd also like to mention that if any course offers a weekend certificate, they're probably best avoided. Just my opinion! ;)
- 13 Dec 2011, 09:07
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Course advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3862
Re: Course advice
Hi Ed, I've never heard of TEFLEngland, so I can't really comment much, but having a quick browse has shown me that they have the identical website to TEFLScotland and TEFLWales... which is a bit weird. Anyway, I'll be frank, just do CELTA or Trinity or any course with practical teaching included. I...
- 13 Dec 2011, 09:00
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: What TEFL course for 1 year teaching abroad?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4737
Re: What TEFL course for 1 year teaching abroad?
Hello :) Eerrrm... just to clear up this little rumour about CELTA or Trinity certTESOL being for those who wish to make a career out of TEFL... it's not true at all. These are entry level courses which are very quick to do and are designed to give people the basics in teaching English, even if you'...
- 13 Dec 2011, 08:41
- Forum: Grammar & Usage
- Topic: What word does this adverb describe?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11277
Re: What word does this adverb describe?
I'd say that it means "most of the pain (maybe 90% of the pain) is in the middle finger."
- 13 Dec 2011, 08:04
- Forum: General Teacher Discussion
- Topic: TEFL with no degree and no certificate?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12352
Re: TEFL with no degree and no certificate?
Hi Mconstant, I agree with the above posters, it is possible to find work without experience or qualifications but don't you feel unethical? Students pay teachers to teach them so it just isn't fair to try and skip the getting qualified stage, even if it's a quick course, at least it's something. Te...
- 10 Dec 2011, 16:18
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Distance Celta- is it worth it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10607
Re: Distance Celta- is it worth it?
The Distance DELTA is very expensive at £3,000 by the time you've added up all the costs. As Alex says, it's also a great leap beyond the TKT. The TKT is a very low level test of teaching knowledge and is not a qualification at all - it's exactly what it says it is: an evaluation of your knowledge ...
- 10 Dec 2011, 16:01
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Cambridge TKT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5063
Re: Cambridge TKT
Hello :) I did the CELTA about 5 years ago. Last year, I decided to do the TKT CLIL module out of curiosity. Then I did the TKT KAL. Suddenly, I was quite interested in doing all of them, so I did TKT modules 1, 2 and 3 on top of what I'd already done. There is also a Practical TKT although I haven'...
- 10 Dec 2011, 15:35
- Forum: Jobs Discussion - Europe
- Topic: British Institutes Italy?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7634
Re: British Institutes Italy?
I've heard a lot of bad things about them too and out of pure curiosity, I went for an interview with one of them. I didn't like the school, (more like the owner's flat than an actual school) and I didn't get a good vibe from the two teachers that seemed to be working there. The owner only offered f...
- 10 Dec 2011, 15:08
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Which course?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6176
Re: Which course?
Hi AndrewA, The term "TEFL Course" doesn't refer to any particular course. The CELTA is a normal TEFL qualification, it isn't different or advanced in any way, as the rumours may tell. It's an intensive course but well worth it, especially if you're looking to teach in Europe. My advice: go for the ...
- 10 Dec 2011, 14:59
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: How to become a "TEFL" teacher
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6763
Re: How to become a "TEFL" teacher
Hello :)
Well, I'm not familiar with schools in France but I just did a very quick Google search and found this website which lists CELTA courses all over the world. There are two websites listed for Paris: http://www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com/c ... tions.html
Good luck!
Azariah
Well, I'm not familiar with schools in France but I just did a very quick Google search and found this website which lists CELTA courses all over the world. There are two websites listed for Paris: http://www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com/c ... tions.html
Good luck!
Azariah
- 10 Dec 2011, 14:53
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Previous educational requirements to do a CELTA???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6580
Re: Previous educational requirements to do a CELTA???
Hi Guy, What they mean by "you need to have a standard of education equivalent to that required for higher education" is A-Levels, those extra two years of education which prepare you for university. A degree is not necessary at all. Basically, CELTA course centres prefer that candidates have this l...