totally agree, i don't know why people don't like to say that

@Tanguy right? In Jamaica, "A links run tingz" is a popular saying

@sashelwisdom a real thing. Introverted somebody like a me don't stand a chance.

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_zone3926 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

Ikr But I don't know how to find that job which suits me the best

@@AsmaaPurity by go

Beautiful n simple advice right?

@Michael V most of people ask for a tefl/tesol , and a bachelor degree

@@Dani-qj1zc bachelor degree in what ?

@@watchyamouth22 in anything

@@watchyamouth22 graduation 🎓

Could u plz guide me which institution is best fir tesol tefl course

Hi I'm thinking of taking Celta. Can you guide me on the same please

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.

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.

I am very impressed how Beautifully Written this was... I enjoyed reading this... "Touche"

No problem!

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

i hope that you're in a better position now and living comfortably

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.

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?

Glad to hear it Adam.

+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?"

Thanks Dean.

+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

No worries!

Never too late! ;)

What happened? Just curious because I’m thinking about teaching English in Vietnam

Yes

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.

+M. Aaron It's possible without a degree but you'd definitely want to do an in class TEFL course instead of an online one, such as this: ninjateacher.com/tefl-vietnam

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.

No problem!

Try INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY, it's cheap and accredited international

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