Of course having a TEFL qualification is necessary. However, I’ve found in life it’s who you know and how you build relationships, that gets you places.
True, but education is something that nobody can’t take from you, lastly, a degree is worth the effort which shows companies or employers that you’ve dedicated sometime in effort in reaching higher education. For example, can you be can you be a doctor just because you’re connected? No! You need to have some licenses and certifications and 99.9 education. However, private companies are different and just they higher somebody doesn’t mean that person is capable of doing the job… it’s better to be prepared than unprepared, just my opinion
@ShakaTech_ Zone this is very true. I am educated and experienced in many fields of work yet have barely earned money and never been promoted because I dont have connections. Introvert problems
As teachers, or want-to-be tutors, it’s far more responsible and authentic to ask, “Which course certification will best prepare me to be an effective ESL teacher?” With over a decade of classroom teaching I still learned so much from CELTA. It was tough and expensive, but, in my opinion, worth it.
BeccaMariee15 yes. Some places will say they don't recognise an associates (the government) and try to hire you without a proper work visa though. Beware of that
Are there still positions you can get without a college degree and just TEFL. I was an instructor in the US Army but don't think that would qualify for much
Joseph Childs I am not sure. I would check places like Vietnam and Cambodia. I heard of people without degrees and just a tefl getting jobs there. Good luck!
Joseph Childs I have been working in Cambodia for 8 years without a degree. I did in class TEFL and a couple of years later in class CELTA course + a few other short online teaching courses and workshops. I got into a good school but was replaced as soon as a backpacker arrived with degree - they don't care about the effect constantly having a new teacher has on kids, or even adults... Anyway, even though I can get a job because of my many years experience, I still earn less than someone who has a degree but NO experience and my job prospects are limited to teaching kids, and in part-time classes in cheaper schools, which command less salary. Because there are now so many people wanting to teach, salaries haven't gone up at all, although inflation is quite high: $10 net salary per hour is still common - anything less and you will notice the pinch during the holidays. The fact is that even cheaper schools are starting to demand a teacher has a degree or work history with youth.
The main difference of in-class versus online is the practicum component. 6-8 hours of observed/critiqued teaching with real students is the most important part. It's a course on learning how to teach. You can't learn how to drive by just reading the operator's manual. Read the instructions (gas, brake, right, left..ok got it!) then hop in and go for a spin downtown with your friends... You have to practice first.
Although many online courses DO offer practicum with real students in real time/live online and the course teacher can review and make suggestions/critics just as they would in a live class forum.
CELTA is recognised worldwide and is the gold standard. It may cost a few thousand but it is a longer course with many practical hours of teaching actual students. It is a difficult course which sets you up for all aspects of teaching to all age groups. A 1 week TEFL will not compare to a CELTA. You owe it to yourself and your future students to aim a lot higher. Of course this guy is going to encourage online TEFL's, he provides them!
Hi Alex, I was able to take an online TEFL course that made me complete an in-class practicum observation and practice teaching. I also was able to practice teaching English to ESL student as a tutor and classroom supporter with Americorps. Today, in the middle of her lesson, the ESL teacher I work with had to leave the class. I finished the lesson and had students practicing sentences together. The hardest part for me is stopping students from speaking Spanish in class. I also need to work on noticing when my students are whispering and not paying attention. I think the experience of actually being in the classroom gave me way more knowledge about teaching English than my TEFL. I am just getting my start in teaching abroad, and I hope to go to Asia before next school year starts. I checked out your website, and I am going to sign up for the email list soon. Thank you so much for your channel.
I'm just about 8 months into my first job, teaching ESL in Mexico... I don't think the scam is so much in the certificate you get, but I'm coming to the conclusion that the scam may be in the job placement. I got my TEFL certificate from Oxford Seminars, and I really appreciated the in-class portion much more than the on-line. But, what I'm getting at is, Oxford has been sending teachers to a school here in Mexico where terms in the contract are not being met, and we are barely making a living, and that's in Mexico, and in terms of the standard of living in Mexico. Oxford has been notified by many teachers, yet they keep sending teachers to this school. At Oxford they want to hear about your experience and share the highlights, yet they will not share the downside of a particular job/school. This is wrong, and misleading and not cool... That's from my personal experience. My aim is to go to China to teach and I'm not sure I will use Oxford's job placement assistance to do that... Additionally, I don't have any other degree so I'm not sure how far that will get me when pursuing jobs in China.
I’m thinking about taking a TEFL course and maybe going to Thailand or Vietnam. What can I do to prevent what you’ve experienced? I’m just scared of going broke in a foreign country lol
Another thing people should consider when choosing a course is whether or not you want to do this ESL teaching when you go back home to your own county. Because if you want to make this your career to carry on when you are older, it's a good idea to invest in a proper TESL training course like CELTA, or a TESL certificate program at a reputable college or university, or a BA in Applied Linguistics. If you just want to travel for a few years of fun overseas, any online TESL course will do.
I have taught English in China, Korea and Taiwan and I am in agreement here. He said it doesn't matter for "most" schools if it's online, in-class, accredited or not. There's a lot of hype in the TEFL industry. I agree. Getting a job is just the beginning and you can usually get a job without one. The real teaching starts when you are in the classroom. I took an in-class course before I started and I didn't think it really prepared me and I spent $1000. So on paper they don't matter that much. They will generally look the same from one employer to the next, but what you get out of that course will probably be different from one course to the next. Tough to tell that at first. Maybe you could test it out.
+Tellers Quill I am not sure what you mean by self teaching. Well, 300 sounds a lot better than a 1000, but I don't know anything about those courses. How long are you planning on teaching for?
+Tellers Quill O.k. that's a while. Keep in mind most don't teach more than a year or two. I don't think that studying grammar is very useful, but do what you like. You can always take a more intensive course later if you wanted.
+Tellers Quill Well, it depends on what you mean. Of course you need to speak English correctly. Yet having the ability to define grammar rules to your students is not useful.
I agree about what you say about Korea. I'm in Korea at an academy with the CELTA and the CELTA was definitely overkill for my job - although I would say it helped me be a better teacher. Conversely, however, I did hear that CELTAs are preferred if you want to get a job teaching adults in Korea. However, I read that for jobs that will give you a work permit in Vietnam (i.e. jobs that will allow you to work legally), you need to have a 4 week in-class course (like CELTA), or you can't get the work permit... I'm guessing when you're talking about an online tefl being suitable for employers in countries like Vietnam, that you're referring to the part-time and/or short-term kind of positions, that just sort of pay you under the table...
There are plenty of jobs in VietNam that will hire online TEFL certificates that cost just around $200. I'm in Viet Nam currently and I feel $1600 or so for an "in-class" TEFL course is outrageous and the real scam.
These videos aren't objective anymore. It seems to me his earlier videos like this were more honest and open but now they have banners saying 'I now think this....' Its funny how everything he now recommends will benefit his own business. He's now saying a full 4 week classroom course and look, he's trying to flog his own 4 week classroom course in Vietnam. He now recommends against Korea as a destination, although he's previously done videos explaining its amazing, why? Because he's now doing less business in Korea and much more business in other locations, and wow, he's recommending these new locations which he happens to be doing more business in. Funny that.
Maybe what he says changes because the world also changes? Maybe Korea just isn't in such a need for English teachers now because a bunch of people have already gone?
If you're going to go with an online TEFL I'd go with TEFL Academy because you actually have to do work with that online course alongside a 20-hour seminar weekend. I know some people who did a TEFL course through the agency that got us all out to China, which basically came down to a simple series of online tests that most got done in a day or two. Sure they got the certificate really quickly, but it gave them next to nothing for classroom prep and some of them suffered for it by having a hard first few weeks.
If undertaking a course in Australia , anything offered by TAFE, a registered University or registered/certified RTO (registered training organisation) - VET/VTEC/ASQA accredited are the only choice. They are reputable and their credentials hold up. They are more expensive and you pay for what you get. Companies like Tesolau (Tesol Australia) should be a consideration if your budget is really tight.
yes, people worry about scams. Why? Because they claim different accreditation and no one knows what accreditation employers value. Or if they actually are accredited versus saying they are.
Gee then look them up, for example Bridge is accredited by Accet which approved by the US department of education and many large Universites , Memphis , Miami you name now offer degrees on line so its hard to bad mouth online tefl learning. And if the same Tefl school offers job placement id have more faith in their training.
Another thing, Alex is only addressing actually getting a job, not being a good teacher. If you don't really care about the quality of instruction you are giving your learners, then, by all means, just get whatever gets your foot in the door. But, if you are serious about a career in TESL - then invest a bit of money in your education and get into a course where you have some classroom teaching practice. The feedback from your teachers and classmates is invaluable.
+DanielJJ Agreed - I've noticed the people who really want to become amazing educators are constantly looking to invest in more training. A surprising number of people who sign up for the month long TEFL in Vietnam course already have years of experience: ninjateacher.com/tefl-vietnam
I disagree ... in class allows: = you to pick the teachers over seas experience; to discuss with many classmates various things, to get helping finding your first job or many, intro to lesson planning etc ...TESL is not a joke and worth it to anyone ...
I agree that the in-class TEFL is really not needed. An online TEFL coupled with some classroom teaching experience would suffice. I have a law degree from UK and already conduct physical tuition classes so an online TEFL is all I need to add to that knowledge.
I felt I reached a glass ceiling in Japan with 20 years of experience and just a BA. Many jobs ask for a CELTA. Now back in the US they prefer masters plus CELTA or some kind of certification. I think in the end it boils down to how desperate they are to fill the position and being in the right place at the right time with the best credentials you have. Can a Masters Degree in Liberal Studies from a top university and OISE TEFL work any miracles down where you are for non-entry level jobs? :-o
@MC Transportation Exactly. Where I live, the pay scale for English teachers is around $7-$13 per hour. I really don't understand the people who talk about investing thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours for a CELTA or some other education for this job. Many people just live overseas and want to do a job 20 hours per week for some extra money and are not wanting to make it a career.
I have just passed my TEFL exam with Oxford Seminars. I am in my third years in education , minoring in English and majoring in Social studies. I am thinking of taking a break in my bachelors and go teach abroad and finish my degree later.
I did the CELTA and I’ve found it to be very useful although not essential. In the end when you start teaching you’re green as grass and need to pay your dues in order to improve yourself. A CELTA is certainly a way to open some doors but experience is key. Having said that, if you can get a qualification at a fair price and sample a flavor of the profession in a controlled environment it can’t be a bad thing.
I have a question. I am a licensed teacher here in US... without a Bachelor Degree. I have 4 years under my belt... I want to teach in Italy, which seems to be an enigma to everyone I talk to. My passion is Teaching Acting for Stage and Film. I am also a NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programer)/Hypnotist. I combine the NLP with the Acting/Drama to help children with personal problems, without labeling them being in trouble. It is really great. I am 67 years old... and would love to teach in Italy. I just don't know how to go about it... the right way.
I have bachelor's of degree in English Literature. Have had been teaching English for 3 years now. I'm looking forward to get a TEFL certificate in order to teach abroad. One more thing, I'm not a native English speaker. Would i still be able to get a job there? If they want I can demonstrate myself to the interviewer for I have been talking to a number of Americans and English now.
I disagree. I’ve lost opportunities because I took an in class TEFL from TEFL international. It’s based on CELTA but it’s not accredited by CELTA. So it’s true you can get jobs with an online TEFL or equivalent to a CELTA but some places insist on CELTA and only CELTA. They turned me down despite my BA in English and TESOL cert AND 10 years of verifiable experience. It sucks and it’s ridiculous but that’s the reality. Now I wish I’d taken a CELTA instead but doing it again and spending thousands (course cost $1500 plus $2000 lost wages) doesn’t seem worth it.
Great advice and video dude. You dont need to look for every good jobs, you need a job that is good for you. I will go for An online TEFL certificate insaAllah.
My TEFL helped me get into one of the online tutoring apps. I’ve gotten paid, not much mind you. I paid $119 for the classes to get the certificate. It was a lot lower than other schools offered back in 2020. Did I do OK?
Hi Alex, I am starting my online TEFL certification very shortly. I am planning to teach in Germany. I've never received a 'flat out' answer to the question of "Do I absolutely need a BA to teach English in Germany?". I plan on teaching for a language school or freelance. I do have a college education in Graphic Design but not a BA.
Hey Kathleen. I focus on finding people jobs in Korea and Vietnam cause that's where there is real demand for teachers. Germany doesn't have a need for TEFL teachers - I've been to Germany and met loads of Germans and everyone speaks excellent English. You'd need to be a qualified teacher to find work there I imagine. You'd probably have better luck in Eastern Europe, in cities such as Prague.
@@ninja.teacher Prague... Italy? Hello... I want to teach in Italy... ... I don't have a Bachelor Degree either... but I am a licensed teacher here in the US (4 years worth)
Its so awesome to see and hear a fellow South African in such an informative video. Well done!!! PLEASE HELP... I have a Bachelor Degree and Post Graduate qualification in Education, but now ESL qualification. Now I would like to get my TEFL certificate but an online one. Please advise which site is legit and actually accredited/ recognized.
I agree with the comment that taking one of the accredited courses, either the Cert TESOL accredited by Trinity College London or the Celta course accredited by Cambridge, is generally a good investiment as they are the only one with an practical component. It is true that you can quite often get a job without a qualification or an online TEFL course, but normally not with a better academy.
I do see your comment here in which you suggest taking a 4 week fully in-class course from a week ago, but there isn't a school in the city I work in. Does that requirement apply to other countries aside from Vietnam? My main question: I'm currently cross-comparing myTEFL, ITTO (International Teacher Training Org), ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) and i-to-i, all of which have fully online TEFL certification options and accreditation. Please feel free to weigh in on those if you have any intel. Thanks for making this video.
Those city views are wonderful and beautiful. I have been to several cities in China and they are wonderful looking. I would love to go back and teach English there soon.
Thank you so much for this helpful video! 😍 I have a question though... I speak English fluently, but I’m not a native. I wonder whether that disqualifies me from getting the TEFL without first having an English proficiency certificate? 😐 When buying the TEFL course, did you have to prove that you’re a native in order to proceed to the course/get the certificate? If yes, how did they actually check whether you’re a native speaker? I would be extremely grateful for your response! 🙏☀️☀️
Hey Maria! I hope you don't mind me answering your queries. For non natives i'd definitely recommend an on site TEFL course. One that is not only fully accredited but includes hands on teaching practise (a minimum of six hours) in their program so you get plenty of one on one practise and feel prepared to teach upon finishing the course. A reputable school will also help you to find a job once you graduate from the course. They should support you throughout the entire process, so please do your research prior to committing to just any school or course. If it sounds "too good to be true" then it probably is. You'll be asked to fill in an application form/questionnaire upon signing up. They'll ask you about your nationality then, your qualifications, etc. Anyone can apply, natives and non natives, and for as long as you meet their minimum fluency criteria. For instance, the school i applied for tests your English proficiency level on the form, non natives like you and me are required to write a minimum of so words when answering some of the questions on the application . It's up to them to decide whether they accept you as a TEFL trainee candidate or not. Other schools may prefer to have a Skype live session with you so they can assess your fluency in a real time manner. I've done my research and so far i have come across two to three decent schools that seem legit, some of which offer in person courses worldwide. As for natives and especially those who hold a degree or have had previous real life teaching experience, an accredited TEFL online course is usually enough to secure a teaching position and depending on what part of the world they want to teach. Two of my native friends are doing just fine. Lastly, it all depends on where you wish to teach. The market in Asia is quite competitive (think of places like Japan, Korea, etc) so it can be tougher on non natives (Many public schools there won't hire you unless you have a BA in any subject as well as teaching experience) whereas in South America they're far less demanding. Overall there's always a high demand for English teachers worldwide. Obviously, i don't know if you have a Masters in any subject but if you have a legitimate TEFL certificate, you could also do freelance work, private tutoring and teach online classes. By the way i am not affiliated with any school or company! I will be enrolling soon myself and just wanted to shed some light on the subject. Hopefully it will help you. If i have been accepted and can do it, so can you! Go for it! :-)
Eli Raven Wow, thank you so much for all the information! You’re too kind ❤️❤️ That was really helpful. Thank you! 🙏🙏 Take care and good luck with your teaching adventure ! 😍
Hey don't have any knowledge in teaching English abroad but I can tell you as a native English speaker this ninja is NOT a native speaker and seems to be successful
I'm deciding between a generic £15 online course and the most comprehensive UK govt. supported 320 combined hours £1000 course...(I'm not native to english but lived in UK15 years and studied here at 2 universities...). I probably go for both :P
Do you have to be English native speaker to be considered in a schools or a private academies? I am not English native speaker but I want to take the TEFL course. I studied English since early school till college and lives in UK, appreciate your reply thx.
would you recommend saving money for a year then moving somewhere to do a tefl course or doing it online? i'm trying to get ideas on what would be the best option. i will need to find a place to live by the end of the year and i don't want to be in the united states much longer. i would love to come to Vietnam and have no preference as to where i go. All cultures and traveling excite me, i haven't forgotten about the teaching part, just ready to start! thanks for you input
Alex Stevenson i think i might come to Vietnam because you have been the only tefl course other than ITA that has really peaked my interest. I'm going to keep searching though. thank you
Hello sir! I am a non native english speaker. I am aiming at getting a TEFL diploma this year through taking an online course. There are several websites available, all advertising the two TEFL courses (the Premier and the level 5). Here is my question: Which website do I chose? How do I avoid scams? Thanks in advance.
This video gives good advise but to a non-native speaker, things maybe different, especially if you have a degree not from a teaching background, no teaching experience at all.
hey Alex. how you doing? great video!! The info you just said is great, however, I am going to have to disagree on online TEFL certificate. undoubtedly the online course is good, but the in-class course is a lot much better if you want to be a really awesome TEFL teacher. now if you just want the certificate for a job to get by so go ahead n get the other one. in order to be a really good chef, you need to cook so you can taste what you have in order to succeed. if you want to be a good driver, you need to drive. logically speaking.
On the topic of Scam EFL/ TEFL etc... courses: Yes there are a lot of scams. There is a website dedicated to listing those scam sites. Unfortunately i forgot what it's called now but will look for it and post a link if possible. just google EFL/ TEFL course blacklist and you should find something.
What if a person doesn’t have a degree, just a high school diploma , can they still be hired to teach English with just a TEFL? Asking for a friends daughter who wants to teach in another country . Thanks
I think it's better to learn English from someone born and raised in Canada or the United States. People from Europe have beautiful accents, but their way of speaking lacks that flat and direct way of pronunciation the way an American's way does, and when you're a native Korean for example, that lack of deliberation only makes your words sound even more weird and hard to understand.
Generalization. Your pronunciation and accents are implanted from birth and your social peers. Secondly, why? "Ameringlish" and America, in general, does everything the opposite way. Why would we confuse the world even more? Stay on your side of the fence, thank's bud.
no, if i want to teach online it asks for a TESOL with an ID number, i got my TESOL in Canada,in class, with practicum, 120 hours, i paid 1200$ but it doesnt have a certificate number and iis not accepted online....could you please advise me where to get one online and cheap?
I have done a semester of volunteer ESL teaching for Spanish speakers in my city(Dallas, TX). Do you think it would suffice to just combine that experience with an accredited online certification? If I were to complete an online certification, can I just go back and retake the certification with the in-class addition if I found it necessary? I have the money, but I ask because the online classes are more convenient for me at the moment.
Hi, I would like to know, it is mandatory to have a bachelor degree focused on english in order to apply to this kind of programs? Thank you in advance for your answer.
I am about to retire with 30 years experience as an English teacher in Puerto Rico with a BA in Secondary Education in ESL (English as a second language) plus I have taught in adult programs for GED and equivalency high school diploma degree. Why would I need TEFL or TESOL to apply for a job overseas? I am a native speaker and teaching English in Puerto Rico is like teaching a foreign language since the culture here in mostly based on the Spanish language. Btw, I am also fluent in Spanish as well.
Hi. I'm also a South African, I do not have a bachelor's degree but have signed up for the 180 hour course. Did I waste my money? I just want to teach online and maybe at a later stage relocate
I want to get my TEFL because I'd like to earn a bit of extra money when I move to China for an internship. Do the schools/companies that offer weekend/evening courses care about a person is native English or not? Because even if I only spent about 150$, that's a lot of money if I can't find a job afterwards
+Alex Stevenson, if I have an associates degree in Education, and got my TEFL degree, would that disqualify me from teaching english, or will anything less than a bachelors degree won't be tolerated?
Hi Alex, I am a Business Management major with a minor in TEFL. I want to teach in South Korea at first, but can I with a degree in Business instead of education?
It's funny I taught for 3 years (about 2800 hours) on a TEFL. I then did an in class CELTA. I'm about to start my 5th year now. I's like to suggest that the CELTA has provides a lot better off the cuff lesson/language system and skills analysis, and has makes lesson content, time planning, and your general confidence a lot lot better. So for my two penneth worth you should also point out that if you want to feel good teaching, and like you genuinely know what you're doing instead of being a have a go hero who always feels unsure if he/she is delivery lessons they way they should, and that they'd be happy to send their own child too, then do a CELTA or maybe a Trinity Tesol.
Hello Ninja Teacher, am from Slovakia, I didnt teach english I did tutoring to magagers, little kids, teenagers, about 6 years in Czech and in Slovak republic too, now is two years I didnt do it I had another job: Now I would like to go to teach english and I taught basketball to to young kids Into Thailand primarily I wanted to go into INdia but there as I found out it is not possible so Thailand. And for me is not really important salary cound it be also elementary school or villages ... I want you to ask if it is possible to go there and teach without degree ? I had two universities but i did not finish them.
My friend stays in Hanoi. He completed O levels and a foundations course and didn't further continue his education. If he completes an English teaching course, can he manage to get a job in teaching?
you sound very South African bru, anyways I have a question, let's say I want to go overseas and I have 0 knowledge on teaching, I studied computer programming ( so no Degree or diploma for teaching), would you still recommend getting a TEFL Certificate?
Hi, I hold a PhD degree in TEFL and I am a teacher in Iran. However, I want to teach in Japan. Do they accept your certificate? Which certificate is better for me to find a job abroad?
Depends entirely on how far you want to take your teaching. There's plenty of online courses out there who advertise by saying 'hey paying for a course like the CELTA is a waste of your money, no employer cares anyway, so pay me the money instead.' The fact is you don't need anything other than a degree to find teaching work throughout most of Asia. If teaching is something you just want to try for a year then don't bother spending the money on a course,find one of the thousands of jobs out there in the country of your choice and enjoy your experience. If however teaching efl is something you are serious about, there are highly professional schools and universities out there who will all want the recognised qualifications where you put the time and effort in. The correlation between schools who don't ask for credible qualifications and how badly they treat their teachers is eye-opening. Also a course which gives you teaching experience with highly trained tutors giving you feedback will prepare you 100% better for the job you are about to undertake than going in blind with an online tefl certificate. So basically common sense answers this question.
+Mark Shingler I agree, a CELTA or an in class course are much better qualifications and and good schools recognize that. It's not true from my experience that you can get a job without a TEFL. Going through hundreds of applicants a month - there's a clear correlation of people with a TEFL being hired instead of those without a TEFL.
not everyone can afford $2000 for a CELTA, more if you need a hotel. why not get a $180 TEFL, go teach, save enough for airfare and CELTA, and earn both. Everyone that wants to be a good teacher is not rich. Plus, I dont think having teaching experience would hurt, the CELTA is hard. Why is everything either or, when you can do both?
I HV seen some websites which offer free of cost TEFl certificate,is it valuable to get ? . I am an IELTS tutor looking for a teaching job in abroad which one I should get Tefl or celta?
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Of course having a TEFL qualification is necessary. However, I’ve found in life it’s who you know and how you build relationships, that gets you places.
totally agree, i don't know why people don't like to say that
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True, but education is something that nobody can’t take from you, lastly, a degree is worth the effort which shows companies or employers that you’ve dedicated sometime in effort in reaching higher education. For example, can you be can you be a doctor just because you’re connected? No! You need to have some licenses and certifications and 99.9 education. However, private companies are different and just they higher somebody doesn’t mean that person is capable of doing the job… it’s better to be prepared than unprepared, just my opinion
@ShakaTech_ Zone this is very true. I am educated and experienced in many fields of work yet have barely earned money and never been promoted because I dont have connections. Introvert problems
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"You don't need to get every job, you need a job that's good for you."
Excellent advice, keep up the great videos.
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But I don't know how to find that job which suits me the best
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Beautiful n simple advice right?
The answer is simple, do your research before handing over your cash. Are TEFL courses worth it? Yes, because many jobs now ask for TEFL or TESOL.
@Michael V most of people ask for a tefl/tesol , and a bachelor degree
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Could u plz guide me which institution is best fir tesol tefl course
As teachers, or want-to-be tutors, it’s far more responsible and authentic to ask, “Which course certification will best prepare me to be an effective ESL teacher?” With over a decade of classroom teaching I still learned so much from CELTA. It was tough and expensive, but, in my opinion, worth it.
Hi I'm thinking of taking Celta. Can you guide me on the same please
If you have any type of degree, an online tefl and if you are native english speaker you are 100% going to find a job somewhere in Asia...
Bon Qui Qui even an associates?
BeccaMariee15 yes. Some places will say they don't recognise an associates (the government) and try to hire you without a proper work visa though. Beware of that
Are there still positions you can get without a college degree and just TEFL. I was an instructor in the US Army but don't think that would qualify for much
Joseph Childs I am not sure. I would check places like Vietnam and Cambodia. I heard of people without degrees and just a tefl getting jobs there. Good luck!
Joseph Childs I have been working in Cambodia for 8 years without a degree. I did in class TEFL and a couple of years later in class CELTA course + a few other short online teaching courses and workshops.
I got into a good school but was replaced as soon as a backpacker arrived with degree - they don't care about the effect constantly having a new teacher has on kids, or even adults... Anyway, even though I can get a job because of my many years experience, I still earn less than someone who has a degree but NO experience and my job prospects are limited to teaching kids, and in part-time classes in cheaper schools, which command less salary.
Because there are now so many people wanting to teach, salaries haven't gone up at all, although inflation is quite high: $10 net salary per hour is still common - anything less and you will notice the pinch during the holidays. The fact is that even cheaper schools are starting to demand a teacher has a degree or work history with youth.
The main difference of in-class versus online is the practicum component. 6-8 hours of observed/critiqued teaching with real students is the most important part. It's a course on learning how to teach. You can't learn how to drive by just reading the operator's manual. Read the instructions (gas, brake, right, left..ok got it!) then hop in and go for a spin downtown with your friends... You have to practice first.
Although many online courses DO offer practicum with real students in real time/live online and the course teacher can review and make suggestions/critics just as they would in a live class forum.
CELTA is recognised worldwide and is the gold standard. It may cost a few thousand but it is a longer course with many practical hours of teaching actual students. It is a difficult course which sets you up for all aspects of teaching to all age groups. A 1 week TEFL will not compare to a CELTA. You owe it to yourself and your future students to aim a lot higher. Of course this guy is going to encourage online TEFL's, he provides them!
talks about scams and forgets to mention his own scam
Hi Alex,
I was able to take an online TEFL course that made me complete an in-class practicum observation and practice teaching. I also was able to practice teaching English to ESL student as a tutor and classroom supporter with Americorps.
Today, in the middle of her lesson, the ESL teacher I work with had to leave the class. I finished the lesson and had students practicing sentences together. The hardest part for me is stopping students from speaking Spanish in class. I also need to work on noticing when my students are whispering and not paying attention.
I think the experience of actually being in the classroom gave me way more knowledge about teaching English than my TEFL. I am just getting my start in teaching abroad, and I hope to go to Asia before next school year starts. I checked out your website, and I am going to sign up for the email list soon.
Thank you so much for your channel.
I am very impressed how Beautifully Written this was...
I enjoyed reading this... "Touche"
I'm just about 8 months into my first job, teaching ESL in Mexico... I don't think the scam is so much in the certificate you get, but I'm coming to the conclusion that the scam may be in the job placement. I got my TEFL certificate from Oxford Seminars, and I really appreciated the in-class portion much more than the on-line. But, what I'm getting at is, Oxford has been sending teachers to a school here in Mexico where terms in the contract are not being met, and we are barely making a living, and that's in Mexico, and in terms of the standard of living in Mexico. Oxford has been notified by many teachers, yet they keep sending teachers to this school. At Oxford they want to hear about your experience and share the highlights, yet they will not share the downside of a particular job/school. This is wrong, and misleading and not cool... That's from my personal experience. My aim is to go to China to teach and I'm not sure I will use Oxford's job placement assistance to do that... Additionally, I don't have any other degree so I'm not sure how far that will get me when pursuing jobs in China.
I’m thinking about taking a TEFL course and maybe going to Thailand or Vietnam. What can I do to prevent what you’ve experienced? I’m just scared of going broke in a foreign country lol
Why are you in Mexico, that's a really dangerous place to be at, but usually depends on where you are in Mexico. I'd avoid Sinaloa if I were you.
I really appreciate your videos. It's my primary source of information as I begin my transition to a new country and career. Thanks again.
Another thing people should consider when choosing a course is whether or not you want to do this ESL teaching when you go back home to your own county. Because if you want to make this your career to carry on when you are older, it's a good idea to invest in a proper TESL training course like CELTA, or a TESL certificate program at a reputable college or university, or a BA in Applied Linguistics. If you just want to travel for a few years of fun overseas, any online TESL course will do.
+DanielJJ Good point!
Good advice - thank-you. I am planning on making it a new career (tired of the corporate world in London) so I will go for Celta
Thanks so much Ninja Teacher! From Cape Town and using lock down to do the online course :)
I have taught English in China, Korea and Taiwan and I am in agreement here. He said it doesn't matter for "most" schools if it's online, in-class, accredited or not. There's a lot of hype in the TEFL industry. I agree.
Getting a job is just the beginning and you can usually get a job without one. The real teaching starts when you are in the classroom. I took an in-class course before I started and I didn't think it really prepared me and I spent $1000.
So on paper they don't matter that much. They will generally look the same from one employer to the next, but what you get out of that course will probably be different from one course to the next. Tough to tell that at first. Maybe you could test it out.
+Tellers Quill I am not sure what you mean by self teaching. Well, 300 sounds a lot better than a 1000, but I don't know anything about those courses. How long are you planning on teaching for?
+Tellers Quill O.k. that's a while. Keep in mind most don't teach more than a year or two. I don't think that studying grammar is very useful, but do what you like. You can always take a more intensive course later if you wanted.
+Tellers Quill Well, it depends on what you mean. Of course you need to speak English correctly. Yet having the ability to define grammar rules to your students is not useful.
+Tellers Quill Yeah, that may be true and experience too will help in the Middle East.
+Tellers Quill After 16 teaching I am proud to say,"what's grammar?"
I agree about what you say about Korea. I'm in Korea at an academy with the CELTA and the CELTA was definitely overkill for my job - although I would say it helped me be a better teacher. Conversely, however, I did hear that CELTAs are preferred if you want to get a job teaching adults in Korea.
However, I read that for jobs that will give you a work permit in Vietnam (i.e. jobs that will allow you to work legally), you need to have a 4 week in-class course (like CELTA), or you can't get the work permit... I'm guessing when you're talking about an online tefl being suitable for employers in countries like Vietnam, that you're referring to the part-time and/or short-term kind of positions, that just sort of pay you under the table...
I'd like to know how people went about finding a place to teach AFTER getting the TEFL certification
Depends where you go. A country in South America, Latin America, or Africa you're guaranteed to get a job. In Europe, good chance.
me too
@@afk7144 but if you are in america ? how do i search for a job before i just get up and go?
There are plenty of jobs in VietNam that will hire online TEFL certificates that cost just around $200. I'm in Viet Nam currently and I feel $1600 or so for an "in-class" TEFL course is outrageous and the real scam.
These videos aren't objective anymore. It seems to me his earlier videos like this were more honest and open but now they have banners saying 'I now think this....' Its funny how everything he now recommends will benefit his own business. He's now saying a full 4 week classroom course and look, he's trying to flog his own 4 week classroom course in Vietnam. He now recommends against Korea as a destination, although he's previously done videos explaining its amazing, why? Because he's now doing less business in Korea and much more business in other locations, and wow, he's recommending these new locations which he happens to be doing more business in. Funny that.
Maybe what he says changes because the world also changes? Maybe Korea just isn't in such a need for English teachers now because a bunch of people have already gone?
HYpocrisy at its best.
If you're going to go with an online TEFL I'd go with TEFL Academy because you actually have to do work with that online course alongside a 20-hour seminar weekend. I know some people who did a TEFL course through the agency that got us all out to China, which basically came down to a simple series of online tests that most got done in a day or two. Sure they got the certificate really quickly, but it gave them next to nothing for classroom prep and some of them suffered for it by having a hard first few weeks.
+Lysander45 Yeah the more teaching experience, the more prepared you'll be for sure.
It's all moot now since we've all been teaching 15-25 hours a week for three months. Getting those ESL miles under the belt, right?
If undertaking a course in Australia , anything offered by TAFE, a registered University or registered/certified RTO (registered training organisation) - VET/VTEC/ASQA accredited are the only choice. They are reputable and their credentials hold up. They are more expensive and you pay for what you get. Companies like Tesolau (Tesol Australia) should be a consideration if your budget is really tight.
Titles are way too clickbait-y.. Does anyone actually claim these courses are a 'scam'? Waste of money maybe..
+Tom Bombadil Some people are definitely worried about it - I've had multiple people ask me, hence the video.
yes, people worry about scams. Why? Because they claim different accreditation and no one knows what accreditation employers value. Or if they actually are accredited versus saying they are.
Gee then look them up, for example Bridge is accredited by Accet which approved by the US department of education and many large Universites , Memphis , Miami you name now offer degrees on line so its hard to bad mouth online tefl learning. And if the same Tefl school offers job placement id have more faith in their training.
Another thing, Alex is only addressing actually getting a job, not being a good teacher. If you don't really care about the quality of instruction you are giving your learners, then, by all means, just get whatever gets your foot in the door. But, if you are serious about a career in TESL - then invest a bit of money in your education and get into a course where you have some classroom teaching practice. The feedback from your teachers and classmates is invaluable.
+DanielJJ Agreed - I've noticed the people who really want to become amazing educators are constantly looking to invest in more training. A surprising number of people who sign up for the month long TEFL in Vietnam course already have years of experience: ninjateacher.com/tefl-vietnam
I disagree ... in class allows: = you to pick the teachers over seas experience; to discuss with many classmates various things, to get helping finding your first job or many, intro to lesson planning etc ...TESL is not a joke and worth it to anyone ...
I wish I found you before I went to Vietnam. You have nearly convinced me to move there.
Never too late! ;)
What happened? Just curious because I’m thinking about teaching English in Vietnam
I agree that the in-class TEFL is really not needed. An online TEFL coupled with some classroom teaching experience would suffice. I have a law degree from UK and already conduct physical tuition classes so an online TEFL is all I need to add to that knowledge.
I felt I reached a glass ceiling in Japan with 20 years of experience and just a BA. Many jobs ask for a CELTA. Now back in the US they prefer masters plus CELTA or some kind of certification. I think in the end it boils down to how desperate they are to fill the position and being in the right place at the right time with the best credentials you have. Can a Masters Degree in Liberal Studies from a top university and OISE TEFL work any miracles down where you are for non-entry level jobs? :-o
Im hearing these jobs pay 600 to 1300USD a month. Is it really worth getting an otherwise worthless degree for that?
@MC Transportation Exactly. Where I live, the pay scale for English teachers is around $7-$13 per hour. I really don't understand the people who talk about investing thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours for a CELTA or some other education for this job. Many people just live overseas and want to do a job 20 hours per week for some extra money and are not wanting to make it a career.
I have just passed my TEFL exam with Oxford Seminars. I am in my third years in education , minoring in English and majoring in Social studies. I am thinking of taking a break in my bachelors and go teach abroad and finish my degree later.
I did the CELTA and I’ve found it to be very useful although not essential. In the end when you start teaching you’re green as grass and need to pay your dues in order to improve yourself. A CELTA is certainly a way to open some doors but experience is key. Having said that, if you can get a qualification at a fair price and sample a flavor of the profession in a controlled environment it can’t be a bad thing.
Hi..im interested to do it, let me know which one is good CELTA or TEFL and from where..?
@@myheroes7798
Good Question... I'd like to know that too.
I have a question.
I am a licensed teacher here in US... without a Bachelor Degree. I have 4 years under my belt... I want to teach in Italy, which seems to be an enigma to everyone I talk to.
My passion is Teaching Acting for Stage and Film.
I am also a NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programer)/Hypnotist.
I combine the NLP with the Acting/Drama to help children with personal problems, without labeling them being in trouble. It is really great.
I am 67 years old... and would love to teach in Italy.
I just don't know how to go about it... the right way.
I have bachelor's of degree in English Literature. Have had been teaching English for 3 years now. I'm looking forward to get a TEFL certificate in order to teach abroad. One more thing, I'm not a native English speaker. Would i still be able to get a job there? If they want I can demonstrate myself to the interviewer for I have been talking to a number of Americans and English now.
I disagree. I’ve lost opportunities because I took an in class TEFL from TEFL international. It’s based on CELTA but it’s not accredited by CELTA. So it’s true you can get jobs with an online TEFL or equivalent to a CELTA but some places insist on CELTA and only CELTA. They turned me down despite my BA in English and TESOL cert AND 10 years of verifiable experience. It sucks and it’s ridiculous but that’s the reality. Now I wish I’d taken a CELTA instead but doing it again and spending thousands (course cost $1500 plus $2000 lost wages) doesn’t seem worth it.
huh? that doesn't sound right
Great advice and video dude. You dont need to look for every good jobs, you need a job that is good for you. I will go for An online TEFL certificate insaAllah.
My TEFL helped me get into one of the online tutoring apps. I’ve gotten paid, not much mind you. I paid $119 for the classes to get the certificate. It was a lot lower than other schools offered back in 2020. Did I do OK?
Hello. can you point me to where you did your certification?
Thanks for your honest opinion. Can you recommend any TEFL course website that is free or affordable for teaching in Spain.
Love your accent. Appreciate this video because I want to choose a reputable company.
Does it make any difference how many hours the course is?….I’ve seen 120 hour and 180 hour…any difference ?
Can I qualify to teach English online without a degree from Trindad and Tobago in the Caribbean? Thanks
Hi Alex, I am starting my online TEFL certification very shortly. I am planning to teach in Germany. I've never received a 'flat out' answer to the question of "Do I absolutely need a BA to teach English in Germany?". I plan on teaching for a language school or freelance. I do have a college education in Graphic Design but not a BA.
Hey Kathleen. I focus on finding people jobs in Korea and Vietnam cause that's where there is real demand for teachers. Germany doesn't have a need for TEFL teachers - I've been to Germany and met loads of Germans and everyone speaks excellent English. You'd need to be a qualified teacher to find work there I imagine. You'd probably have better luck in Eastern Europe, in cities such as Prague.
@@ninja.teacher
Prague... Italy?
Hello... I want to teach in Italy...
... I don't have a Bachelor Degree either... but I am a licensed teacher here in the US (4 years worth)
Its so awesome to see and hear a fellow South African in such an informative video. Well done!!! PLEASE HELP... I have a Bachelor Degree and Post Graduate qualification in Education, but now ESL qualification. Now I would like to get my TEFL certificate but an online one. Please advise which site is legit and actually accredited/ recognized.
please help me I need to learn with in the Teosl courses because I am poor student please help me,
And What about Non-native English Speakers...?
I agree with the comment that taking one of the accredited courses, either the Cert TESOL accredited by Trinity College London or the Celta course accredited by Cambridge, is generally a good investiment as they are the only one with an practical component. It is true that you can quite often get a job without a qualification or an online TEFL course, but normally not with a better academy.
This video just helped me out more than you could possible know. I appreciate your video man
No problem!
Excellent training and teach. surely some people think and worried about this. Thanks Mr. Alex.
Just what i wanted to hear mate, you tell it like it is! I'm Hanoi in 10 days.. better get learning!!
I just finished my degree and would like to study a course that would help me teach overseas. Traveling is a long time dream of mine.
Try INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY, it's cheap and accredited international
I do see your comment here in which you suggest taking a 4 week fully in-class course from a week ago, but there isn't a school in the city I work in. Does that requirement apply to other countries aside from Vietnam?
My main question: I'm currently cross-comparing myTEFL, ITTO (International Teacher Training Org), ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) and i-to-i, all of which have fully online TEFL certification options and accreditation. Please feel free to weigh in on those if you have any intel. Thanks for making this video.
I like your channel, it is a straight talking and I mostly believe in what you said
Thanks Dean.
Those city views are wonderful and beautiful. I have been to several cities in China and they are wonderful looking. I would love to go back and teach English there soon.
Thank you so much for this helpful video! 😍 I have a question though... I speak English fluently, but I’m not a native. I wonder whether that disqualifies me from getting the TEFL without first having an English proficiency certificate? 😐
When buying the TEFL course, did you have to prove that you’re a native in order to proceed to the course/get the certificate? If yes, how did they actually check whether you’re a native speaker?
I would be extremely grateful for your response! 🙏☀️☀️
Hey Maria! I hope you don't mind me answering your queries. For non natives i'd definitely recommend an on site TEFL course. One that is not only fully accredited but includes hands on teaching practise (a minimum of six hours) in their program so you get plenty of one on one practise and feel prepared to teach upon finishing the course. A reputable school will also help you to find a job once you graduate from the course. They should support you throughout the entire process, so please do your research prior to committing to just any school or course. If it sounds "too good to be true" then it probably is. You'll be asked to fill in an application form/questionnaire upon signing up. They'll ask you about your nationality then, your qualifications, etc. Anyone can apply, natives and non natives, and for as long as you meet their minimum fluency criteria. For instance, the school i applied for tests your English proficiency level on the form, non natives like you and me are required to write a minimum of so words when answering some of the questions on the application . It's up to them to decide whether they accept you as a TEFL trainee candidate or not. Other schools may prefer to have a Skype live session with you so they can assess your fluency in a real time manner. I've done my research and so far i have come across two to three decent schools that seem legit, some of which offer in person courses worldwide. As for natives and especially those who hold a degree or have had previous real life teaching experience, an accredited TEFL online course is usually enough to secure a teaching position and depending on what part of the world they want to teach. Two of my native friends are doing just fine. Lastly, it all depends on where you wish to teach. The market in Asia is quite competitive (think of places like Japan, Korea, etc) so it can be tougher on non natives (Many public schools there won't hire you unless you have a BA in any subject as well as teaching experience) whereas in South America they're far less demanding. Overall there's always a high demand for English teachers worldwide. Obviously, i don't know if you have a Masters in any subject but if you have a legitimate TEFL certificate, you could also do freelance work, private tutoring and teach online classes. By the way i am not affiliated with any school or company! I will be enrolling soon myself and just wanted to shed some light on the subject. Hopefully it will help you. If i have been accepted and can do it, so can you! Go for it! :-)
Eli Raven Wow, thank you so much for all the information! You’re too kind ❤️❤️ That was really helpful. Thank you! 🙏🙏 Take care and good luck with your teaching adventure ! 😍
Hey don't have any knowledge in teaching English abroad but I can tell you as a native English speaker this ninja is NOT a native speaker and seems to be successful
Finally a South African 🙏
hi
Hi. I'm doing my TEFL certificate right now...
@@senzomthembu1215 online?
@@alialmaawy8865 yes I'm doing it online.
@@senzomthembu1215 hi. You doing it through which institution?
I'm deciding between a generic £15 online course and the most comprehensive UK govt. supported 320 combined hours £1000 course...(I'm not native to english but lived in UK15 years and studied here at 2 universities...). I probably go for both :P
Can you list 3 of your highest recommended Online TEFL courses - please.
No.
That accent... You're south african
Must be , not from the US , as his accent screams to me.
Ja sounds South African to me
think he's german
French
Definitely South African, he even had some videos of him on holiday and visiting his family home in SA.
thank you for your words of wisdom!
I think this job is fine for a couple of years if you are in your 20s and wanting to save money to buy a house etc or when you are retired.
Is it completely necessary to have a bachelors degree along side your TEFL certificate to teach in Vietnam? Specifically Hanoi?
Do you have to be English native speaker to be considered in a schools or a private academies? I am not English native speaker but I want to take the TEFL course. I studied English since early school till college and lives in UK, appreciate your reply thx.
Thanks for your advice..much appreciated buddy!
would you recommend saving money for a year then moving somewhere to do a tefl course or doing it online? i'm trying to get ideas on what would be the best option. i will need to find a place to live by the end of the year and i don't want to be in the united states much longer. i would love to come to Vietnam and have no preference as to where i go. All cultures and traveling excite me, i haven't forgotten about the teaching part, just ready to start! thanks for you input
Definitely do a fully month long course in the country you want to teach in for the highest likelihood of being employed.
Alex Stevenson i think i might come to Vietnam because you have been the only tefl course other than ITA that has really peaked my interest. I'm going to keep searching though. thank you
Hello sir!
I am a non native english speaker.
I am aiming at getting a TEFL diploma this year through taking an online course. There are several websites available, all advertising the two TEFL courses (the Premier and the level 5). Here is my question: Which website do I chose? How do I avoid scams?
Thanks in advance.
Did you finally choose ? Have then been valid ?
Thank you so much ! This was really helpful
This video gives good advise but to a non-native speaker, things maybe different, especially if you have a degree not from a teaching background, no teaching experience at all.
hey Alex. how you doing?
great video!!
The info you just said is great, however, I am going to have to disagree on online TEFL certificate. undoubtedly the online course is good, but the in-class course is a lot much better if you want to be a really awesome TEFL teacher. now if you just want the certificate for a job to get by so go ahead n get the other one. in order to be a really good chef, you need to cook so you can taste what you have in order to succeed. if you want to be a good driver, you need to drive. logically speaking.
This video eased some massive worries I had, thank you.
Glad to hear it Adam.
On the topic of Scam EFL/ TEFL etc... courses: Yes there are a lot of scams. There is a website dedicated to listing those scam sites. Unfortunately i forgot what it's called now but will look for it and post a link if possible. just google EFL/ TEFL course blacklist and you should find something.
Is it important to be a native english speaker and know the language of the country like vietnamese or korean etc?
My daughter and i are studying for our TESOL for overseas in class.
hello alex I have just watched your video and really appreciate your efforts to highlight many helpful things about tefl course.
Thanks for the video! Worth watching.
I've heard that in Asian countries Tefl is accepted. But in Middle East and Europe Celta is more recognized. Is this true?
What if a person doesn’t have a degree, just a high school diploma , can they still be hired to teach English with just a TEFL? Asking for a friends daughter who wants to teach in another country . Thanks
I think it's better to learn English from someone born and raised in Canada or the United States. People from Europe have beautiful accents, but their way of speaking lacks that flat and direct way of pronunciation the way an American's way does, and when you're a native Korean for example, that lack of deliberation only makes your words sound even more weird and hard to understand.
Generalization. Your pronunciation and accents are implanted from birth and your social peers. Secondly, why? "Ameringlish" and America, in general, does everything the opposite way. Why would we confuse the world even more? Stay on your side of the fence, thank's bud.
I prefer TEFL to CELTA myself. A lot more reasonable costwise.
no, if i want to teach online it asks for a TESOL with an ID number, i got my TESOL in Canada,in class, with practicum, 120 hours, i paid 1200$ but it doesnt have a certificate number and iis not accepted online....could you please advise me where to get one online and cheap?
I have done a semester of volunteer ESL teaching for Spanish speakers in my city(Dallas, TX). Do you think it would suffice to just combine that experience with an accredited online certification? If I were to complete an online certification, can I just go back and retake the certification with the in-class addition if I found it necessary? I have the money, but I ask because the online classes are more convenient for me at the moment.
Get certified...you will thank yourself later!
Hi, I would like to know, it is mandatory to have a bachelor degree focused on english in order to apply to this kind of programs? Thank you in advance for your answer.
I am about to retire with 30 years experience as an English teacher in Puerto Rico with a BA in Secondary Education in ESL (English as a second language) plus I have taught in adult programs for GED and equivalency high school diploma degree. Why would I need TEFL or TESOL to apply for a job overseas? I am a native speaker and teaching English in Puerto Rico is like teaching a foreign language since the culture here in mostly based on the Spanish language. Btw, I am also fluent in Spanish as well.
If it isn’t a CELTA it isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. I wouldn’t even consider a cv from someone without a CELTA.
Hi. I'm also a South African, I do not have a bachelor's degree but have signed up for the 180 hour course. Did I waste my money? I just want to teach online and maybe at a later stage relocate
So if you only have high school diploma and the certificate you can land a job in teaching in some countries?
I want to get my TEFL because I'd like to earn a bit of extra money when I move to China for an internship. Do the schools/companies that offer weekend/evening courses care about a person is native English or not? Because even if I only spent about 150$, that's a lot of money if I can't find a job afterwards
+Alex Stevenson, if I have an associates degree in Education, and got my TEFL degree, would that disqualify me from teaching english, or will anything less than a bachelors degree won't be tolerated?
Hi Alex, I am a Business Management major with a minor in TEFL. I want to teach in South Korea at first, but can I with a degree in Business instead of education?
Yes
It's funny I taught for 3 years (about 2800 hours) on a TEFL. I then did an in class CELTA. I'm about to start my 5th year now. I's like to suggest that the CELTA has provides a lot better off the cuff lesson/language system and skills analysis, and has makes lesson content, time planning, and your general confidence a lot lot better. So for my two penneth worth you should also point out that if you want to feel good teaching, and like you genuinely know what you're doing instead of being a have a go hero who always feels unsure if he/she is delivery lessons they way they should, and that they'd be happy to send their own child too, then do a CELTA or maybe a Trinity Tesol.
They didn't help you with your grammar though eh!!!? hahahaha!
Hello Ninja Teacher, am from Slovakia, I didnt teach english I did tutoring to magagers, little kids, teenagers, about 6 years in Czech and in Slovak republic too, now is two years I didnt do it I had another job: Now I would like to go to teach english and I taught basketball to to young kids Into Thailand primarily I wanted to go into INdia but there as I found out it is not possible so Thailand. And for me is not really important salary cound it be also elementary school or villages ... I want you to ask if it is possible to go there and teach without degree ? I had two universities but i did not finish them.
Am I able to teach in a country such as Korea, Japan or Vietnam with only a TEFL and no degree?
I just graduated high school. Would I need a university degree to be accepted by most schools?
Yes.
Plus there's usually age limits. Most I've seen are 22 or older.
no you dont... you can get certified...
I knew an American who taught English in China when he was only 21. He only knew English and only had a high school diploma, no college.
its harder to do it now. you could but it would be one with a low salary.
My friend stays in Hanoi. He completed O levels and a foundations course and didn't further continue his education. If he completes an English teaching course, can he manage to get a job in teaching?
The best course EVER!!! Reliable/ accreditated/ informative and affordable !!! 19 USD!! THE BEST INVESTMENT I'VE DONE!! I finished it in 2 days!!!
Nice review 👍
Great explanation Alex - well said!
you sound very South African bru, anyways I have a question, let's say I want to go overseas and I have 0 knowledge on teaching, I studied computer programming ( so no Degree or diploma for teaching), would you still recommend getting a TEFL Certificate?
Then you should definitely get TEFL certified :)
hi Alex, i do not have a bachelors degree. Would i have any chance getting placements?
Hello Ninja Teacher, I was wondering. Is there an actual age limit that disqualified you from teaching in South Korea?
Can non-native English speakers apply for the TEFL course?
Usually no
Yea
Eish. That accent. Confusing for most. Instantly recognisable to fellow 🇿🇦. Lekker video... Ngca!
Hi, I hold a PhD degree in TEFL and I am a teacher in Iran. However, I want to teach in Japan. Do they accept your certificate? Which certificate is better for me to find a job abroad?
Depends entirely on how far you want to take your teaching. There's plenty of online courses out there who advertise by saying 'hey paying for a course like the CELTA is a waste of your money, no employer cares anyway, so pay me the money instead.' The fact is you don't need anything other than a degree to find teaching work throughout most of Asia. If teaching is something you just want to try for a year then don't bother spending the money on a course,find one of the thousands of jobs out there in the country of your choice and enjoy your experience. If however teaching efl is something you are serious about, there are highly professional schools and universities out there who will all want the recognised qualifications where you put the time and effort in. The correlation between schools who don't ask for credible qualifications and how badly they treat their teachers is eye-opening. Also a course which gives you teaching experience with highly trained tutors giving you feedback will prepare you 100% better for the job you are about to undertake than going in blind with an online tefl certificate. So basically common sense answers this question.
+Mark Shingler I agree, a CELTA or an in class course are much better qualifications and and good schools recognize that.
It's not true from my experience that you can get a job without a TEFL. Going through hundreds of applicants a month - there's a clear correlation of people with a TEFL being hired instead of those without a TEFL.
not everyone can afford $2000 for a CELTA, more if you need a hotel. why not get a $180 TEFL, go teach, save enough for airfare and CELTA, and earn both. Everyone that wants to be a good teacher is not rich. Plus, I dont think having teaching experience would hurt, the CELTA is hard. Why is everything either or, when you can do both?
Hey Alex, I'm completing a Bachelor of Education. Do I need TEFL or TESOL additionally?
I HV seen some websites which offer free of cost TEFl certificate,is it valuable to get ? . I am an IELTS tutor looking for a teaching job in abroad which one I should get Tefl or celta?
Do you NEED a bachelors? I’m only 19 and am looking into this and many have advertised getting tefl jobs WITHOUT any degree...
Do you need student visa to make the TEFL course? If not do you have to mention you're going to make the TEFL course?