I like to move to Chile and teach there english language. Please let me know what is the best and fastest way to reach such a qualification.
2006-11-15 03:59:34 · 7 answers · asked by edmondbrod 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
A degree is needed in most countries or a recognised ESL or TESOL certificate but contact a school or university before you go and Check what they consider to be the minimum qualification Cost will depend on which country you currently reside in.
2006-11-16 04:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have specialized knowledge about South America, but most (many, at least) places you can find work as an ESL teacher without qualifications. I am a certified TEFL teacher, but I know lots who got jobs or private lessons with no prior experiences. Some places expect a BA degree, but others just require that you are a native speaker. The only thing I would say is that you have to go about finding clients yourself or you might not get a full-time position without qualifications. That might not be an issue if you know the area you are going to, but if you're not familiar, it is nice to get a contract with a school or institution. They guarantee a paycheck and help with housing and other cultural/national problems... getting appropriate visa or whatever is necessary. That said, it cost me 2,000$ US for my CELTA course. It's intense and serious, but I'd only recommend it if you think you will spend at least a few years doing it. The "International House" schools are great to work for, if you think you might want to give it a try. Good pay, plus benefits and airfare, accomodations, etc. They just require that CELTA certificate! You could give it a try either way, you will probably find work.
2016-03-28 21:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's odd... you missed every 'do' auxiliary, a 'would' modal and put the 'there' preposition before the object, yet the last sentence is a complex compound with a double-subject on the main clause and it's grammatically perfect. Truth really is stranger than fiction.
Anyway, to teach English you need to speak it proficiently, and based on your message, I cannot truthfully say that you are good enough. Ideally, you would be better on a full two- or three-year ESOL (English as a Second Language) or TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course, but entry requirements usually stipulate an appropriate level of fluency before they will even admit you; after all, you would just fail otherwise.
2006-11-15 09:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by Chilli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to learn to speak English yourself. Your current level of English is not sufficient. Your post has five grammatical mistakes in it! How are you going to teach a language you don't understand?
Once you actually learn English, you'll need AT MINIMUM a four-week, full-time TESL certificate that includes supervised teaching practice. I suggest the Cambridge CELTA program, which you can take in cities all over the world. It's very comprehensive and the cost is about $1700 US. If you do a weekend course or an online program you'll get stuck working in the crappiest schools and you won't be prepared to plan and organize meaningful lessons.
2006-11-15 05:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what level you want to teach
2006-11-15 04:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by DONNA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you need to learn it
2006-11-15 04:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by dawleymouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't even think about it.
2006-11-15 20:49:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋