How to Chose the Right English Certification TESOL / TEFL / CELTA...

English Language Learning seems to be a simple enough concept. Why are so many companies popping up on the internet that offer certifications? You may have seen some of them. The certifications range from varius names like CELTA, Trinity, TESOL, TEFL, ESL, and the list seems to go on and on. Well, I discovered an easy way to find out which one you should chose from, but Im not sure it’s the 100% garuantee correct way. First, find out where you would like to teach. Obviously as an ESL instructor you are probably interested in going somewhere, anywhere, just seeing different countries, who knows. Then, once you have decided on a place, look up some schools that are higher English instructors. Then look at what credentials are required. If they are telling you that a Masters Degree is necessary, which most times not, then get one. If they say you need to be certified…well…then make sure to contact them and see exactly what the name of the certification is or who it need to sbe accredited through. Accreditation is what matters these days. If those don’t satisfy and you have already jumped into the certifications and Masters without thinking it through, like me, then use what you have as some leverage to get people wanting to speak with you. Below are some of the websites I have visited and seen feedback from so far; some sites are not even legitimately helping, they can be old or changed their domain. Be careful and always call to speak with a live representative who can explain how the whole thing works. 1. http://eslcafe.com/ 2. http://epik.go.kr/ 3. http://www.bkcih-moscow.com/ Good Luck!!

Working on a Curriculum Vitae

Someone once mentioned that CV's or Curriculum Vitaes are for academia and should be used when searching for a position at a school, as a Professor, or any type of research position. According to Hall, C. 2001, "German personnel managers want to know your hobbies to decide if you are a 'well-rounded' personality" (p. 66). So make sure to include information that plays to your strengths. Consider adding some activities where you have to work with others, i.e. sports like football, baseball, cricket, soccer, etc. Christine Hall goes on to explain importance of the artistic and creative attributes that would be preferable to list, if you have them of course. We all can come up with something, even if it's not main stream, that may be all for the better considering creativity normally clashes with 'Status Quo'.

Germany - 'Freelance It'

Teaching any subject abroad takes on high demand of self-awareness and keen wits to accept cultural barriers. The efforts of teachers, educators, and instructors take on everyday can accumulate to prosper the future of Germany in many forms. This Blog will specifically look at how technology and research help to uncover the possibilities of helping students around this country learn English that can ultimately benefit them with whatever path they may choose to take. This blog will also focus on its findings of instructional methods and the socioeconomic impact that freelance educators can have in the Western Europe.