How to become a TEFL teacher?
I am seriously interested in becoming a TEFL teacher and moving abroad as a solution to my issues regarding me being long term unemployed.
Anyone know how I go about this?
No interest in pursing teaching in the UK at the moment.
Thank you!
Anyone know how I go about this?
No interest in pursing teaching in the UK at the moment.
Thank you!
Reply 1
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Most people take TEFL courses which provide information/training and a recognised qualification to get hired. Some companies also offer courses+job packages where you are offered a teaching job on completion of a TEFL course. If you are totally new to this idea these pages might help you to get started:
• TEFL Courses
• Online TEFL Courses
• Gap year English teaching jobs
• TEFL Courses
• Online TEFL Courses
• Gap year English teaching jobs
Reply 2
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Original post
by gabi2021Most people take TEFL courses which provide information/training and a recognised qualification to get hired. Some companies also offer courses+job packages where you are offered a teaching job on completion of a TEFL course. If you are totally new to this idea these pages might help you to get started:
• TEFL Courses
• Online TEFL Courses
• Gap year English teaching jobs
• TEFL Courses
• Online TEFL Courses
• Gap year English teaching jobs
Thanks bro
Reply 3
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If you are doing this only to stop being unemployed, consider the choice carefully.
However, if you like the idea of doing it to help students, then the benefit of being able to travel is a bonus.
Do you have a degree? Most countries nowadays won't grant work visas without one.
Is the degree in TEFL, Education, or similar?
If not, consider taking a TEFL or TESOL course to help you, the most well known and accepted are CELTA and CertTESOL. Try International House as they are a good provider of CELTA courses (and other TEFL qualifications), and potential jobs after you finish your course.
Be aware that with a total lack of experience, you will likely be paid a low salary, or work long hours, or both.
After time and further training, the money will be much better.
Good luck with this, and feel free to message me for further information.
However, if you like the idea of doing it to help students, then the benefit of being able to travel is a bonus.
Do you have a degree? Most countries nowadays won't grant work visas without one.
Is the degree in TEFL, Education, or similar?
If not, consider taking a TEFL or TESOL course to help you, the most well known and accepted are CELTA and CertTESOL. Try International House as they are a good provider of CELTA courses (and other TEFL qualifications), and potential jobs after you finish your course.
Be aware that with a total lack of experience, you will likely be paid a low salary, or work long hours, or both.
After time and further training, the money will be much better.
Good luck with this, and feel free to message me for further information.
(edited 8 months ago)
Reply 4
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Original post
by BeduIf you are doing this only to stop being unemployed, consider the choice carefully.
However, if you like the idea of doing it to help students, then the benefit of being able to travel is a bonus.
Do you have a degree? Most countries nowadays won't grant work visas without one.
Is the degree in TEFL, Education, or similar?
If not, consider taking a TEFL or TESOL course to help you, the most well known and accepted are CELTA and CertTESOL. Try International House as they are a good provider of CELTA courses (and other TEFL qualifications), and potential jobs after you finish your course.
Be aware that with a total lack of experience, you will likely be paid a low salary, or work long hours, or both.
After time and further training, the money will be much better.
Good luck with this, and feel free to message me for further information.
However, if you like the idea of doing it to help students, then the benefit of being able to travel is a bonus.
Do you have a degree? Most countries nowadays won't grant work visas without one.
Is the degree in TEFL, Education, or similar?
If not, consider taking a TEFL or TESOL course to help you, the most well known and accepted are CELTA and CertTESOL. Try International House as they are a good provider of CELTA courses (and other TEFL qualifications), and potential jobs after you finish your course.
Be aware that with a total lack of experience, you will likely be paid a low salary, or work long hours, or both.
After time and further training, the money will be much better.
Good luck with this, and feel free to message me for further information.
I am doing it to get out of long term unemployment yes as it seems like an okay job, although I do like some aspects of the role as well.
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I do have a degree
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It is not in an Education or teaching related subject
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I have not done a TEFL course but am considering it
Thank you for the advice!
Reply 5
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You're welcome.
A cheaper alternative to CELTA is:
https://www.itefl.org/
A cheaper alternative to CELTA is:
https://www.itefl.org/
Reply 6
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by BeduThnaks!
Reply 7
i'd recomend using reddit instead of this, as you'll reach more people, r/tefl has 80k subscribers
Reply 8
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by be576i'd recomend using reddit instead of this, as you'll reach more people, r/tefl has 80k subscribers
I tried Reddit and didn't receive anything helpful so I am posting here now
Reply 9
I've been a TEFL teacher for almost 10 years, living and working abroad. Here's my honest advice.
Get a basic TEFL cert (120 hours) and get a job in a country that you like the look of. Spend a year or two and ask yourself:
If yes to both, then consider training for a CELTA - this will seriously upskill you as a teacher and will open a lot of doors for you from a career standpoint.
Get a basic TEFL cert (120 hours) and get a job in a country that you like the look of. Spend a year or two and ask yourself:
1.
Do you like living abroad (in the country and/or in general)?
2.
Do you like teaching?
Reply 10
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by ddntendoI've been a TEFL teacher for almost 10 years, living and working abroad. Here's my honest advice.
Get a basic TEFL cert (120 hours) and get a job in a country that you like the look of. Spend a year or two and ask yourself:
If yes to both, then consider training for a CELTA - this will seriously upskill you as a teacher and will open a lot of doors for you from a career standpoint.
Get a basic TEFL cert (120 hours) and get a job in a country that you like the look of. Spend a year or two and ask yourself:
1.
Do you like living abroad (in the country and/or in general)?
2.
Do you like teaching?
Thanks man. This helped a lot. Will try to take your advice on board.
Reply 11
Original post
by ThisismyunitsrThanks man. This helped a lot. Will try to take your advice on board.
If I may, I have some further advice.
Understand that with the basic TEFL cert and as a newbie, there is no guarantee of finding a quality or high paying job. Look past any flaws of where you're working and consider whether or not you enjoy the actual profession of teaching - standing in front of a class, engaging students, doing the required admin, lesson planning, and marking. Having enthusiasm for the career itself will work well for you when you are having a bad day at a particular school!
Reply 12
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by ddntendoIf I may, I have some further advice.
Understand that with the basic TEFL cert and as a newbie, there is no guarantee of finding a quality or high paying job. Look past any flaws of where you're working and consider whether or not you enjoy the actual profession of teaching - standing in front of a class, engaging students, doing the required admin, lesson planning, and marking. Having enthusiasm for the career itself will work well for you when you are having a bad day at a particular school!
Understand that with the basic TEFL cert and as a newbie, there is no guarantee of finding a quality or high paying job. Look past any flaws of where you're working and consider whether or not you enjoy the actual profession of teaching - standing in front of a class, engaging students, doing the required admin, lesson planning, and marking. Having enthusiasm for the career itself will work well for you when you are having a bad day at a particular school!
Thanks bro
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