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Re: Which states can give us teacher license if I only hold a non-education bachelor degree -- Pamela 21 March 2010
Massachusetts. You will have to take their teacher license tests which are HARD. Most people pass the standard ones easily but the subject matter ones are killer. I honestly think this is to punish ...

Teach English in China with Will-Excel TESOL Courses China! -- Will-Excel TESOL Courses China Teacher and Student Events 1 20 March 2010
Teach English in China with Will-Excel TESOL Courses China! Our 160-hour TESOL course in China provides you with comprehensive TESOL training, Chinese cultural training, Mandarin language lessons, ...

Live The Dream - New: TEFL Certificate + Job Guarantee in Thailand. Apply Now! -- ESLstarter 20 March 2010
TEFL + Thailand Get a fully accredited 120 hour on-line TEFL qualification + guaranteed teaching job in Thailand. ++What's included++ - Guaranteed TEFL teaching placement at a Thai school - A 120 ...
Re: Live The Dream - New: TEFL Certificate + Job Guarantee in Thailand. Apply Now! -- ICAL Pete 21 March 2010
We would like very much to know who you are "fully accredited" by. As far as we know there are no independent international accreditation agencies for TEFL providers. Who accredits your courses? If ...

Interview an English as a second language user -- Belinda 15 March 2010
Hi, I am hoping someone is able to help me. I am currently completing a TESOL course at an Australian University and for part of an assignment i need to interview someone who speaks English as a ...

Teaching without a Degree -- ICAL_Pete 14 March 2010
We have just added a new article to the ICAL wiki - Teaching English without a Degree about the possibilities of working overseas teaching English even if you don't have a degree. It can be done! ...

Alliant International University -- Michelle Josey, MA in Ed/TESOL 12 March 2010
Hi! I am a grad student at Alliant International University and I am looking to interview an ESL/EFL teacher who is working in Costa Rica. It will be a basic, easy interview via email. Thanks for the ...

Alliant International University -- harold 10 March 2010
I am a student in a Master's TESOL program in San Diego. For one of my class projects I must interview an EFL Korea Teacher. I would just like to get some basic information from you . If you are ...

Is Advanced TESOL diploma enough? -- advanced tesol diploma 9 March 2010
I am not a native speaker and I am planning to take the Advanced TESOL Diploma training from Global TESOL College. I have an Associate Degree in IT and I am wondering if the Advanced TESOL Diploma is ...
Re: Is Advanced TESOL diploma enough? -- Turnoi 15 March 2010
In Mainland China, you may definitely qualify for employment with that educational background. But China is sub-standard in educational matters anyway, so that's not a real criterion in your ...

TESOL without a degree -- Aspiring Teacher 9 March 2010
Hello, I have been looking into becoming an ESL teacher, and would like to complete the TESOL certificate course with TEFL International in New York. I am just finishing my second part time year of ...

TESOL Certificate -- New TESOL Course in San Francisco 9 March 2010
The MOST AFFORDABLE TESOL Certificate in the San Francisco Bay area The Intercultural Institute of California now offers a TESOL Certificate Program. The program integrates with IIC's ESL ...

Diploma in Teaching English Online -- Nuala Matthews 9 March 2010
I am always keen to further my knowledge and qualifications and am interested in a course being offered by the London Teacher Training College for a Diploma in Teaching English online. This is a ...
Re: Diploma in Teaching English Online -- Turnoi 15 March 2010
Are you sure that the London College of Teachers is directly offering such a program? If yes, I would take that option, it's probably the best you can get! They are sound and serious in all what ...

CELTA Course -- Adam Zacks 8 March 2010
Hey I was wondering if this is a good CELTA course. I want to ensure I am getting the most bang for my buck. This program is all inclusive and covers 160 hours in the classroom. The website is as ...

TESOL or TEFL or CELTA for HK? -- Elaine C 5 March 2010
Hi guys/girls - I am interested in teaching English in HK but I was wondering which certificate/diploma to get... There are numerous programs for TESOL, TEFL, and CELTA in Vancouver...but with ...
Re: TESOL or TEFL or CELTA for HK? -- ICAL Pete 6 March 2010
In general you'll need a degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house at a local school for 4 ...

do I need a TEFL to teach abroad? -- C. nan 4 March 2010
any reply would be appreciated..
Re: do I need a TEFL to teach abroad? -- ICAL_Pete 5 March 2010
Yes. In general you'll need a degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house at a local school ...
Re: do I need a TEFL to teach abroad? -- Advice 4 March 2010
You can get work in most countries around the world with a TEFL but when it comes to money don't expect much. In fact in some countries with high demand and few teachers it's even possible to ...

Re: Teaching English as a non-native speaker -- yes 4 March 2010
Yes, it is possible to speak English fluently if you are not a native English speaker. Yes, is it possible to teach English as a non-native English speaker. Many Japanese ESL learners can speak quite ...

TESOL with College of Teachers, London -- Dr. Turnoi Turjakuunnen 3 March 2010
Some of you looking for alternatives to common CELTA or other comemrcial providers may be interested to consider this one: http://www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk/tesol The College of Teachers is a most ...

Re: Teaching English as a non-native speaker -- Turnoi 3 March 2010
I am going to make a brief reply in German below. Ja, da haben Sie Recht - es gibt z. B. Ländern in Asien wie Japan und Korea, wo Sie nur ein Arbeitsvisum für einen EFL-Job bekommen, wenn Sie ...

TESL Institute International, Toronto -- TESL Institute International- TESL Program Toronto 28 February 2010
A2tor and TESL Institute International English as a Second Language Job Placement Professional English Teacher Training ________________________________________ With your degree and our optional ...

Teach English in China with Will-Excel TESOL Courses China! -- Will-Excel TESOL Institute 26 February 2010
Teach English in China with Will-Excel TESOL Courses China! Our 160-hour TESOL course in China provides you with comprehensive TESOL training, Chinese cultural training, Mandarin language lessons, ...

Help: Japan Working Visa, COA rules? & what is the best TESOL certification pathway to landing a job -- Elise 23 February 2010
Please help me. I have questions on Japan Visa, Certificate of Authenticity and the best pathway in securing a SIT / TESOL job. 1. SIT or SCHOOL TESOL- I'm considering taking the SIT ...

Target TEFL - Teach and Travel Abroad -- Weekend Certificate TEFL Courses 21 February 2010
Ever Considered Teaching English as a Foreign Language? See details below for fun and practical weekend Courses: • Considering a Gap Year or Career Change? • Want to Learn to Teach English? • Get ...

ONTESOL -- Online TEFL/TESOL courses 15 February 2010
ONTESOL: Online TEFL/TESOL courses recognized by TESL Canada and ACTDEC UK.

INTESOL Training -- TEFL Certification 16 February 2010
Why Should You Choose to Study with INTESOL? * INTESOL is the best known provider of quality TESOL / TEFL courses. * INTESOL is a global organisation with branches throughout the world. * INTESOL is ...

Legitimate TEFL Certification? -- Berlin Bound 15 February 2010
Hello, Looking for TEFL certification in Canada to teach as a non-native speaking person in Berlin Germany. Question: Does anyone know how to weed through the millions of TEFL Certification offers ...

New: Very Good Value TEFL Courses -- ESLstarter 11 February 2010
Hi there! We are offering 120 hour TEFL courses at extremely low prices (the lowest prices you will find anywhere!). The courses are fully accredited internationally and can be done entirely on-line. ...
Re: New: Very Good Value TEFL Courses -- ICAL Pete 12 February 2010
That's very interesting. Can I ask who is accrediting your courses? You say you are "fully internationally accredited" but as far as we know there is no independent international accreditation ...

non-native speakers -- Var 11 February 2010
Can non-native speakers find a good job teaching English abroad? I read somewhere that they are paid much less.
Re: non-native speakers -- Ontesol 12 February 2010
Yes, they can. 20% of ESL teachers are non-native speakers. In fact, many times non-native speakers are better teachers because they previously took ESL classes and know more about grammar structure ...
Re: non-native speakers -- Var 13 February 2010
Thanks alot for your quick reply - those are some excellent tips. Var

What is the difference between CELTA and TEFL? -- Ted 11 February 2010
Thanks in advance for any replies given. T.
Re: What is the difference between CELTA and TEFL? -- ICAL Pete 14 February 2010
To teach English the usual basic qualifications are a degree and a TEFL certificate. There are different types of TEFL certificates as each provider (or school) issues their own. Perhaps the most ...
Re: What is the difference between CELTA and TEFL? -- Ontesol 12 February 2010
CELTA and Trinity are the most recognized brands of TEFL courses. The most reputable ESL schools ask for a CELTA, Trinity, or equivalent such as TESL Canada and SIT. For only $975, you can take ...

UK national seeking work in Canada -- EmmaH 5 February 2010
Hi I am a fully qualified ESOL tutor from the UK wanting to move to Canada. What are the chances of getting a job there? Can I apply for a job from the UK or would I need to be in the country to ...
Re: UK national seeking work in Canada -- Ontesol 9 February 2010
Hello, To tech in Canada, you need a TESL Canada certificate. If you already have a CELTA, you can contact TESL Canada to get the equivalency. To get TESL Canada certification, you need to take a ...

Summer intensive ESL program 15 March - 27 May 2010 in Nakonnayok, Thailand -- St Theresa International College 4 February 2010
"A first step to enter a teaching career, here in Thailand” A summer intensive ESL program (15 March - 27 May 2010) at St Theresa College can provide you following benefits. 1) On-the-job training, ...

Re: TEFL or TESOL...... -- D Tan 4 February 2010
I am also struggling with the decision of the low cost and convenience of online courses versus the high price and high commitment of onsite courses like CELTA. I am a qualified teacher with many ...

New locations in Thailand for your employment following TESOL training -- American TESOL Institute - “Special Thai Project” 3 February 2010
BEST JOB IN THAILAND - A unique opportunity to explore Thailand! Earn while you travel. JOB in 14 attractive locations in Thailand. Earn US$ 900 + per month. What is it that draws thousands of people ...

Tesolcourses, combined 120hrs online and 2 weeks in phuket -- Tamlyn Henderson 2 February 2010
Hi, I was hopeing to find other people who are doing the same course, perhaps get to know somebody before departing for a beautiful (but scary and new) country. We could even help each other if we ...

u of t -- maria 46 1 February 2010
I've applied to take the TESOL course at U of T beginning this spring. Can anyone offer some comments/experience on job placement for TESOL grads and approximate salaries. Of course, I'd like ...
Re: u of t -- bt 11 February 2010
Hi, in China you're looking approx to 5k to 7k rmb a month and in korea 1.8 to 2.2 mllions won, both include accomodation. Hope this helps.

Re: Accredidation -- tesh 1 February 2010
Hi I've been driving myself crazy trying to find a legit TESOL online course offering at least the required 120hrs thus far. I'm from S.A & doing the course online is the only feasible ...

The Best Value Distance Learning TEFL Course Anywhere! -- 120 Hour On-line TEFL Course 28 January 2010
If you want a higher potential salary, more job offers and invaluable practical training for life teaching English abroad, enroll on our 120 TEFL course today. Why this course? -- Earn a higher ...
Re: The Best Value Distance Learning TEFL Course Anywhere! -- Turnoi 31 January 2010
Let me ask you a somewhat critical question: What about practical classroom teaching in case of your online programme?

Lost and Confused -- Kate 22 January 2010
Hi, I just started researching teaching English as a second language. I have no teaching qualifications, but I do have a some college training. I have studied in the medical field, both as a ...
Re: Lost and Confused -- Ontesol 2 February 2010
The cost of living in Costa Rica is actually very high in comparison to other Central American countries. It's an amazing place but everything good that the country has to offer is in US dollars, ...
Re: Lost and Confused -- Kate 3 February 2010
That is good to know. I have also be thinking about Panama. It looks pretty nice there. I will keep looking around as I learn. I have sometime. That, and I still have to talk my husband into leaving ...
Re: Lost and Confused -- ICAL Pete 25 January 2010
Hi Kate, In general the qualifications to teach are a degree and a TEFL certificate. However, if you are there in person you can often find work by visiting the schools in person, introducing ...
Re: Lost and Confused -- Kate 3 February 2010
Thanks Pete, I will keep the private lessons in mind. I just started taking Spanish. I figured it would be good to have a basic understanding of the language and understand what it is like to learn a ...
Re: Lost and Confused -- Turnoi 31 January 2010
I would suggest that you at least take a TEFL course to acquire a basic knowledge of things that really matter in the EFL/ESL business. If you have no degree, you should perhaps also read some extra ...
Re: Lost and Confused -- Kate 25 January 2010
Thank you for the response Pete, and the link. I will check it out. :)
Re: Lost and Confused -- Kate 25 January 2010
Hi Pete, I was reading about Costa Rica, and it stated the pay was usd5. Does that mean it pays $5.00 an hour?
Re: Lost and Confused -- ICAL Pete 25 January 2010
That's correct. It does seem very low but the cost of living is also very low as well. In fact, a rate of 5 per hour is more than most locals will get!
Re: Lost and Confused -- Kate 27 January 2010
Thanks so much for the info!

Confused College Student -- Lauren 19 January 2010
I am in college but confused about what to major in to do what I want. I want to work in an elementary school with children who speak spanish. I want to teach them english, but I also want to be able ...
Re: Confused College Student -- Turnoi 20 January 2010
I am not quite sure what each of the options you are mentioning actually mean. So, let me try to have a guess: (a) spanish major with a tesl concentration, It could mean a major in Spanish with the ...

TEFL ONLINE -- veronica .Romania 14 January 2010
I 'm an English teacher in my country but I would like to teach abroad maybe Italy or France.I would like to do a TEFL online .Would it be good to do that?Is there other alternative for me?
Re: TEFL ONLINE -- ICAL Pete 14 January 2010
A good online TEFL course will provide you with a strong basis for teaching and is ideal for a start in those countries, especially since in-house courses are much more expensive and if you are on a ...

tesol -- amy 8 January 2010
There are so many TESOL certificate programs out there. How do I know which programs are legitimate, and whether it's more worth it to take a 20 hour course, 40, 80, or 120? Or is the certificate ...
Re: tesol -- ICAL Pete 9 January 2010
There are so many TESOL certificate programs out there. How do I know which programs are legitimate, and whether it's more worth it to take a 20 hour course, 40, 80, or 120? Or is the certificate ...

ITTP - International Tefl Tesol Program - NEW YEAR SPECIAL ONSITE COURSE PRICE OFFER! -- ITTP TEFL Prague 8 January 2010
NEW YEAR SPECIAL ONSITE COURSE PRICE OFFER! Submit your application before 11:59pm PST Sunday 31st January for ANY 2010 ITTP Int.CertTEFL/TESOL Onsite course (high or low season), and receive the ...

Harrow - Full set of 12 CELTA / TEFL set books for sale (cheaper than Amazon) -- Lynne Tshidi 5 January 2010
Full set of 12 CELTA / TEFL set books for sale - includes: Practical English Usage (3rd Edition) by Michael Swan English Grammar In Use by Raymond Murphy Teaching Tenses by Rosemary Aitken A Concise ...

AVO-Bell School of English - 7th April - 4th may 2010 -- Cambridge CELTA course at AVO-Bell School of English 5 January 2010
7th April - 4th may 2010 Full-time CELTA course - consistent teams of highly-qualified and experienced tutors - trainees do their teaching practice and observations on-site - use of Teacher's ...
Re: AVO-Bell School of English - 7th April - 4th may 2010 -- Turnoi 15 January 2010
Is it correct to assume that you advise your students to do their teaching practicum online? If so, then I think you are kidding - we require those of our students studying online to do their ...
Re: AVO-Bell School of English - 7th April - 4th may 2010 -- AVO-Bell School of english 25 January 2010
No, it is not correct to assume such thing. The CELTA course at AVO-Bell is a full-time face-to-face course. Our trainees are doing their teaching practice on-site (not online). This means they have ...

TESOL certification program + Best Job offers in Thailand -- American TESOL Institute 5 January 2010
BEST JOB IN THAILAND - A unique opportunity to explore Thailand! Earn while you travel. JOB in Schools all over Thailand. Earn US$ 900 per month. What is it that draws thousands of people to ...

TEFL in TUSCANY -- TEFL in TUSCANY 5 January 2010
Our four-week (120 hour) course will start on Monday 1st of March in the beautiful Garfagnana valley ( www.lavacchio.com ). The course is residential and will take place in a wonderfully restored ...

CELTA COURSE -- Hadeel 1 January 2010
hello good day. I'm thinking of applying for the CELTA COURSE, I'm a high school graduate and I'm a housewife looking forward to apply for the CELTA COURSE, I'm very good with English ...
Re: CELTA COURSE -- ICAL 2 January 2010
In my opinion the CELTA - whilst being a very good qualification - is extremely intense and very difficult if you have no teaching experience to help you out. I would always recommend that you need ...
Re: CELTA COURSE -- cunning linguist 2 January 2010
Hello Hadeel Lots of questions here, and most can be answered if you do a search on this forum and also the ESL Discussion Forum. There are posts on books to buy or borrow,discussions about different ...

English, English, English -- Amber 20 December 2009
In my current research for TESOL and CELTA course providers and resources, I have stumbled across this website... I am shocked at the amount of people who are supposedly teachers of the English ...
Re: English, English, English -- Drew Ward (CALLE) 14 January 2010
Perhaps this is a good clue as to the quality (or lack thereof) of most of these programs.

Celta or Tesol Certificate in NYC (to teach in Portugal) -- Diane 17 December 2009
I would like to know what certificate is better to teach in Portugal. I also would like to know what school in NYC is good or in NJ if there is one? Is it the Teaching House or Cactus or ? I would ...
Re: Celta or Tesol Certificate in NYC (to teach in Portugal) -- Lucas 28 December 2009
Cactus was a recruitment agency up until 2008. The minimum requirement to teach English in Portugal is a BA and a 100-hour TESOL/TEFL course (online or on-site). You can also take an advanced program ...
Re: Celta or Tesol Certificate in NYC (to teach in Portugal) -- ICAL Pete 18 December 2009
For Portugal almost any TEFL certificate will be fine. A degree is also a must. By the way, if you don't have a passport from an EU country then it will be almost impossible to find work there ...

Re: Non-native teachers in Canada/UT CertTESOL VS CELTA -- Golnaz 14 December 2009
Hi, I'm a non-native ESL teacher in Toronto. I was born and raised in the Middle East,but started learning English as a kid. Like you,I'm very fluent and have an excellent pronunciation. ...
Re: Non-native teachers in Canada/UT CertTESOL VS CELTA -- Penny 27 February 2010
Thank you so much Golnaz! I had forgotten about my posting and I apologize for not having replied in so long...good luck to you too and keep up the good work :-)!

Any recommendations for online universities?(to get a master's in education) -- Golnaz 14 December 2009
Hi! Does anyone know which online universities are the best for getting an online master's degree in education? I'm an ESL teacher in Toronto,Canada and have both Ontario and Canada TESL ...

ITTP - International School -- ITTP - Special Christmas sale! 13 December 2009
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ONSITE COURSE PRICE OFFER! Submit your application before 11:59pm PST Saturday 26th December for ANY 2010 ITTP Int.CertTEFL/TESOL Onsite course (high or low season), and receive the ...

Re: 10/11/06 Brewster TESOL/ Ernest Woodford -- Turnoi 13 December 2009
I read your report with interest. Now, I do not know anything about this Brewster TESOL business and the Ernest Woodward person behind this. So, I cannot comment on the things you have mentioned ...

CELTA - FACILE FACARD -- REALITY CHECK 13 December 2009
Well, just have a look on most esl websites including this very good one, the many courses offered. They are all aimed at making money. Can anyone seriously believe that CELTA is a worthwhile course. ...
Re: CELTA - FACILE FACARD -- Jeremy 15 December 2009
I would advise not listening to this person as they don't really know what they are talking about.

TEFL Institute -- Chris R 13 December 2009
Hello, I am considering taking the on-line course from TEFL institute. If anyone has taken their on-line course I'd like to know a few things: Did you gain actual teaching experience during your ...
Re: TEFL Institute -- Tuppence 10 March 2010
Hi, Having been an EFL teacher and training I would strongly advise against doing an online TEFL course purely for the reason that you are showing some concern - you will benefit immensely from ...
Re: TEFL Institute online class -- Cindy Johnson 11 March 2010
In regards to online TEFL classes. Yes they are all different and there is something to be said about a brand name of CELTA and Trinity and I am glad you did not make a negative comment about other ...

TESOL Programs in Montreal -- Nina 10 December 2009
Hello! I am a native English speaker looking to get TESOL certification in Montreal. I know there are several different schools that offer TESOL classes, but does anyone have recommendations of which ...

New Zealander teaching English in Italy -- Rob 8 December 2009
Hi, I'm a New Zealander and am looking to teach English in Italy next year. I'd like to do my TESOL/TEFL qualification in Italy - maybe in Rome or Florence. Does anyone have any advice on ...
Re: New Zealander teaching English in Italy -- Chloe 10 March 2010
Hi, Rob It's true you may need a European passport for a teaching job in Italy. But, if I'm honest, I didn't have mine until my 5th year teaching. We could say that Italy is a little ...
Re: New Zealander teaching English in Italy -- ICAL Pete 9 December 2009
Do you have a passport from a European country though? If you don't then it's next to impossible to get work in Italy (or any other European country for that matter) due to visa regulations. ...

Re: CELTA -- I agree 6 December 2009
Too often trainneed and indeed experienced teachers are subjected to the whims and demoralising observations of other so-called experts. Every teacher has good and bad days. Those who claim to be all ...

What certification is necessary? -- Joan 6 December 2009
Hi, I currently hold a valid K-6 Professional Educators Certificate in FL and have a BA in Sociology. I would like to begin teaching English abroad. What certifications are necessary? Is an ESOL ...

TESOL via LinguaEdge-Online -- Blake 3 December 2009
Hello, I am interested in getting a TESOL certificate on-line. I found a relatively inexpensive one at linguaedge.com. Does anyone know if it is reputable/widely recognized? Any associated problems? ...
Re: TESOL via LinguaEdge-Online -- ICAL Pete 4 December 2009
First off, take a look here where courses have been reviewed by former students: http://www.teflcoursereview.com/courses/type/online-courses/ This type of course is for new teachers in entry-level ...

Scholarships for UK Masters TESOL -- hannah 1 December 2009
Does anyone know where I can find information about scholarships for a US student taking a Master's course in TESOL in the UK?

TEFL -- Pasquale Passarelli 19 November 2009
Hi! My name is Pasquale and I am an Italian english teacher. I would like to teach english abroad (China mainly) but I got some doubts and questions: Is it so necessary to be a native speaker to be ...
Re: TEFL -- ICAL Pete 21 November 2009
Hi Pasquale, Firstly if your English is good enough you can get work teaching English. It will be harder but it's certainly not impossible. Are you near-native or bilingual? If you can describe ...

English Council -- Emary 17 November 2009
I recommend this site http://englishcouncil.co.uk/tesol.php for your TESOL Cert.. I heared they are good
Re: English Council -- J 4 December 2009
I've had a look at the site, but a few things seem very suspicious to me: 1) They claim to be founded in 2000, yet the blog posts all start in November 2009 and I can find absolutely no ...
Re: English Council -- cunning linguist 2 January 2010
The English Council website was registered to a person in Exmouth, Devon, UK in 2004. The testimonial is possibly from the Filipino teacher who has an advert on the site. (Guesswork based on the ...

Re: CELTA -- cunning linguist 17 November 2009
As you post was referred to on the Forum, I was wondering where you took your CELTA and the organisation responsible? You could post it here so people can avoid being treated in the same way. Your ...

best online course for tesol certification -- kevin 7 November 2009
Moving to Osaka, Japan permanently. Retired from alaska, married to japanese wife, and will be living in japan, have house and looking to teach english. Which online course for tesol certification ...
Re: best online course for tesol certification -- ICAL 9 November 2009
Do feel free to take a look at our online course: the ICAL TEFL Certificate. We are one of the largest online course providers in the world. http://icalweb.com There are some independent reviews of ...

TESOL -- Amy 5 November 2009
Hi, I am currently a high school Spanish teacher in Houston, TX but would like to teach English to speakers of other languages. I want to teach either at the community college level or at a private ...

tesol/tefl/tesal -- jennifer 28 October 2009
i would like to inquire if there is a school from any country that teaches tesol/ tesal/ tefl and who provides scholarship for people like me who would want to be ESL teachers. If not maybe, a ...
Re: tesol/tefl/tesal -- luffy3 31 October 2009
Hi, Jennifer, I can personally vouch for LinguaEdge, an online TESOL class that's BBB certified. I realize you're trying to get into a school to study ESL/EFL professionally, but if it ...
Re: tesol/tefl/tesal -- Elaine 30 October 2009
Hi there, I recommend you to do a course online..It would be more flexible than to go to school for you to be a certified ESOL teacher.. And it would be better to get a certificate from the school ...
Re: tesol/tefl/tesal -- ICAL Pete 29 October 2009
Most places will not. Depending on your circumstances you can get a loan for some courses in the UK but bear in mind that if you travel somewhere to take the course you'll have additional expense ...

Re: CELTA is not the answer! -- Turnoi 26 October 2009
Your report supports my criticism of commercial CELTA providers. It is not only for the reason that they are commercial providers. It is also because of the special system they have - they evaluate ...

is it better to take a shorter or longer tesol certificate class -- Sierra 21 October 2009
Hi all! There are so many sites offering the TESOL/TEFL certificates but not a lot giving info on what is the best to go for. Some companies offer 60 hour courses, some 120 hours, and some offer much ...
Re: is it better to take a shorter or longer tesol certificate class -- Jenny 30 October 2009
Any TESOL course that you take must contained an adiquate amount of direct students teaching time in a classroom or on-line to be of any value and to be truely accredited.. I reccomend the English ...
Re: is it better to take a shorter or longer tesol certificate class -- ICAL Pete 22 October 2009
The most common requirements are a degree plus a TEFL certificate. For entry level jobs there is not much difference between the different types of TEFL certs (i.e. online or in-house) provided they ...

Please advise; UO or PSU TESOL program??? -- Verity 12 October 2009
I need some advice from any ESL/EFL teachers or students out there, please. I'm currently applying to two different grad schools to become an ESL/EFL teacher. One is at Portland State University ...

Virtual Teaching English? Who else does it? -- Brooke 11 October 2009
Hi fellow English teachers! Has anyone else been successful at virtual teaching English lessons online? I generally use Skype, but have looked in Edufire... anyone have any other good resources for ...

TEFL in ITALY, 7th of November -- James 4 October 2009
Want to get a fully recognised TEFL qualification while travelling? We are looking for serious people who are interested in earning a TEFL certificate and a life changing experience all in one! Our ...

Department of Linguistics and English Language -- Lancaster University MA TESOL Distance program 4 October 2009
Lancaster University is launching a new MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) part-time distance programme, which is entirely web-based.The programme is designed to build on ...
Re: Department of Linguistics and English Language -- Drew Ward 18 December 2009
I've taken a look at this program and I have to say that I'm very disappointed with the curriculum. It seems to be nothing more than an MA TESOL in name only. It provides little more in ...

CELTA -- CELTA CERTIFICATE 28 September 2009
HELLO ALL. I LL GET A CELTA CERTIFICATE PRIGRAM NEXT YEAR, BUT I WANT TO BE PREPARED FOR THIS COURSE IN ADVANCE.COULD GIVE ME PLS ANY RESOURCE BOOK TO STUDY FOR THIS PROGRAMME.VERY URGENT.TNX FOR ...
Re: CELTA -- Pete West 29 September 2009
The best preparation for taking a CELTA is to work for a couple of years. The course is, in my opinion, wasted if you do not have some experience you can relate to what you are learning. Without ...

Oxford Seminars -- OXFORD SEMINARS 22 September 2009
hi, i was just wondering if anyone has taken an oxford seminars course.. or if anyone has heard any feedback from anyone who has.. i can't find many reviews of them online other than at their ...
Re: Oxford Seminars -- Drew Ward 10 October 2009
I have nothing but bad things about them from people who have taken their courses. Most have said it was a waste of time and a serious waste of their money.

ITTP -- ITTP - International TEFL/TESOL Program 20 September 2009
ITTP will be updating it's forum pages shortly... http://www.tefl-prague.com/phpBB2_TEFL/index.php Neville :-) ITTP TEFL Prague Narodni 21 Prague 1
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