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Teaching English as a foreign language

AirHostie

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 04:34

Hi ladies,

My husband is moving to Dubai soon and I am looking at possible jobs. I am currently working as cabin crew but Im not interested in working as crew again. I have a degree in marketing and mordern languages (french and spanish). Because we will be moving next year I wont have enough time to do a post grad in teaching (I would love to do that but I have no time) so thinking of doing my diploma in ESL while in UK then trying to find some work when I get over there. Is there anyone out there that knows if this is possible? Info on the net is a bit conflicting, some say you need working experience (I have some teaching French but not English). Are there jobs available and is there anyone out there who can advise a good course to do? I wouldn't mind doing my PGCE as distance learning but not finding much info on that either. Can anyone help?! Thanks
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mford

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 14:40

I looked into this myself. It is not worth getting the certification because it will not matter here. They wanted to hire me based on being a native English speaker alone. Places like Korea would love you though and pay decent. The problem in Dubai with TEFL? There is no money in it at all. They pay pretty low wages and will only want you a few days a week. Not enough to make it worth the cost of the course. They advertise a lot on dubizzle etc. One advice? Do NOT approach one named iEnglish. SUPER unprofessional. Hi American family3! the school that you mentioned is super unprofessional wants to hire me. i went for an interview there but didn't quite like the vibe. do you mind telling me what happened to you? i can't for some reason send a PM, would really appreciate if you could send one to me? thank you so much!

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BFC34903

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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 12:47

As well as HCT CERT, you could also see if your local HCT campus has a Continuing Education dept - they hire part-timers in some cities. You could also contact the British Council and International House for part-time or full-time work (they would insist on you being qualified to at least certificate level, though).

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TwoKids40476

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 23:13

Eton (Dubai) also runs a Teaching English as a Second Language course. I met a lady who completed the course there, who now works for them TESL. She mentioned that everyone who completed the course was offered employment.

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AirHostie

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 21:14

Thanks for the advice! Haha brats! Love it. I'm Scottish so English is first language. I could teach French/Spanish but would prob have to teach children as it's all the experience I have (I don't mind) The reason I ask about CELTA ( I think I will do my CELTA in scotland PT) is because after dubai we would like to move to Asia after so would def like to teach English there. I might research teaching foreign languages but think I need to do my post grad and def don't have enough time to do that :-( aaa confused!

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Maracas

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 17:26

Hi Air Hostie, As someone who has taught ESL in four different countries, I can confirm that missyuae is absolutely right. The best qualification (short of actually getting a masters degree in TESOL) is to get your CELTA -- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. It's a Cambridge certificate (UK) so it is recognised world over. It's also good because it specialises in teaching adults instead of little brats... ooops... I mean, children. That said, there are millions of schools that can give you a TESOL cert/dip but CELTA is really the best of the best. Do you mind if I ask what is your first language? If English is not your first language, you will have to pass English tests in order to get into the CELTA class in the UK. They are pretty strict about it. I have friends who were fluent in English but not native speakers and they did not all pass the entry tests. Another idea: since you speak French and Spanish, how about teaching those instead? There are so many English speakers here, your other languages may be a good advantage! Do a web search on certificates in teaching French/Spanish and I'm sure you will find a lot of info! There are quite a lot of language schools here but be warned English is already the daily language here for 80% of the population. Your French/Spanish skills may come in handy....

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missyuae1299

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 16:33

Hi AirHostie, Probably the best entry-level TESOL qual to have is the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) or the Cert TESOL (Trinity). Next step on is the DELTA (Diploma) or Trinity Diploma (though you'll need some teaching experience before you can enroll on either of the dip courses, I think). Not sure of work opportunities, as I don't live in Dubai, but would think there would be part-time jobs in the afternoons/evenings. CERT (part of HCT) hire part-time, I believe. Worth googling Cambridge CELTA or Trinity TESOL Certificate and reading course outlines, reviews, etc, to see which course would suit you best. Good luck!

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