tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165609684448693673.post5627887275195825545..comments2023-04-12T04:25:02.467-05:00Comments on Sarcasm doesn't translate: The_Monhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12006665930384000624noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165609684448693673.post-60467651126225082302011-01-25T21:47:22.084-06:002011-01-25T21:47:22.084-06:00The experience certainly won't harm you and wi...The experience certainly won't harm you and will have improved skills that you will need further down the line, but remember, you're not teaching in a school so the experience is, forgive the expression, 'less valid'. <br /><br />For example, a friend of mine worked here and started a teaching course in England after she finished but found that her time here didn't count as experience because it wasn't in a school.<br /><br />There is a difference in expectation from employers and expectations from students outside of Korea. You will be asked to actually plan lessons, answer difficult grammar questions and deal with people who actually want to learn and are not there because their parents are too busy to look after them. <br /><br />I still recommend doing a CELTA which is a TEFL qualification (just a 4/5 week course which you can actually do in Asia inexpensively) as it will mean your job chances will multiply in Europe where it is an accepted qualification and in some places a minimum requirement.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope it all goes well and you enjoy whatever comes next after Korea!<br /><br />GavinTalking to myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350096644138337427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165609684448693673.post-67761640730949854432011-01-25T09:23:12.822-06:002011-01-25T09:23:12.822-06:00Thanks for the tip. In researching, I've found...Thanks for the tip. In researching, I've found that only a TEFL certification is required, and I do already have 1.5 years teaching experience under my belt. I'm hoping that will be enough to at least get my foot in the door, so to speak. :0)The_Monhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006665930384000624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165609684448693673.post-72276766150543070702011-01-25T07:59:13.251-06:002011-01-25T07:59:13.251-06:00Good luck with your move to Germany,
If you'r...Good luck with your move to Germany,<br /><br />If you're looking to teach in Europe I would strongly suggest not doing an online teaching course. I don't know the spec of the job your going for but Europe is a crowded market (and a low paid one!) and there are lots of qualified teachers. I took the CELTA about 6 years ago and would recommend something like that rather than an online course - just my opinion though!<br /><br />GavinTalking to myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350096644138337427noreply@blogger.com