How do I get a TESOL or TEFL certificate?
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I want to get a certificate in teaching english abroad or as a foreign language. Can anyone link me some good resources? I need something legit, not TOO expensive (I saw one asking for $1500!), and something short, like a month or two.
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Answer:
The CELTA is the only legitimate short term certificate. Many universities offer certificates, but you have to take some courses. There's a great deal involved in teaching a language. You have to know methodology, understand cultural differences and be able to explain grammar. Do you know what a modal verb is? Can you explain the uses of the present perfect? Can you explain why we say "He went to THE dentist" but "He goes to school"? The short term certificates don't teach you that and when students ask you, you look pretty silly.
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Well there are various courses to choose from. The other poster is right in that the CELTA is a very well respected and good course; however it is expensive and ideally you should have some teaching experience before taking it - it's incredibly intense and there's a LOT to pack in in a few weeks. One alternative is to take a basic TEFL course which will help you find a first job and get your foot in the door. This course can be taken at a local school or online (see http://icalweb.com) which is obviously much cheaper. Good luck!
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Hang out here long enough and you'll find some sellers. You can get a cheap online one for less than $200, but they're usually not really reputable. Or you can pay big bucks for a CELTA. It depends on why you want to get one I guess, but you might want to check out this article: http://eslinsider.hubpages.com/hub/TEFL-TESOL-Courses-Are-a-Waste-of-Money You'll find some links to courses here too. http://eslinsider.com/
Ian
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