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- 21 Jan 2017, 13:38
- Forum: Jobs Discussion
- Topic: Is it possible to teach English but avoid teaching grammar?
- Replies: 1
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Is it possible to teach English but avoid teaching grammar?
So I'm in the middle of doing a TEFL course and have realised with all the different names for this and that of parts of grammar I am likey to be unable to remember them all. At best I could probably assist with any material that directly referenced the grammer in a course book. I just find though t...
- 17 Oct 2016, 21:00
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: TEFL----SO CONFUSED
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11335
Re: TEFL----SO CONFUSED
Worth also stating OP that many foreigners who speak fluent English and want to teach English to other foreigners do not know how to order a lot of sentences, most they do, but some they don't or are unsure off, or the correct tense to use in some situations. This surprised me but apparently it gene...
- 16 Oct 2016, 13:40
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: TEFL----SO CONFUSED
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11335
Re: TEFL----SO CONFUSED
There's some guy on here, fairly recent post who did a CELTA and regretted it as he failed, so a lot of money and some time down the toilet. So I would be careful before pursuing a CELTA, prepare well, by some books in advance, revise grammer & pronunciation, watch You Tube, etc. For the online/...
- 18 Sep 2016, 09:38
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: Advice for teaching in France
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9860
Re: Advice for teaching in France
I can't speak from much experience I'm afraid but looking on the other posts on here it looks like most EU countries require CELTA. I'm in much the same position as you as in I don't have the time or money to do CELTA, plus I don't want to risk time and particularly money on a course I might not pas...
- 21 Aug 2016, 05:52
- Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
- Topic: The real scoop on CELTA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 106951
Re: The real scoop on CELTA
The joke that is CELTA. The course doesn't give you the skills needed to develop a lesson plan and teach English without a textbook. The course teaches how to use a textbook and understand how to organize lesson plans for different parts of the textbook (Productive Skills: speaking, writing, and Re...