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[achieversblog]

Teach English Abroad: Countries that don't require a degree

June 12, 2020 | by Nqobile Mdima

1. Spain

2. Germany

3. Italy

4. Cambodia

5. Mexico

6. Nicaragua

7. Argentina

[thefarflungfool]

I built a catapult to use in class. Kids have to try and fire a ping pong ball at the correct answers to my questions.

[givevolunteers]

Meet one of our students, Newt! She’s known to our volunteers as one smart cookie. She was raised by a strong woman and it definitely shows . She runs the snack shop, takes care of the kids, and the obvious leader of Sop Chem’s girl gang. Don’t let her size fool you, she will no doubt trick you into buying her Oreos. . We can’t wait for our future Laos volunteers to meet Newt and the rest of the students we love! . 📷 : @emilywanderlife #givelaos #givevolunteers #weloveourstudents #teachabroad #tefl #volunteerabroad #immersivetravel #exploresoutheastasia (at Ban Sôpchèm, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4Fw7Ygegr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1imyko4t6x845

[topclassteacher-blog]

Do I Really Need A CELTA?

Lots of potential teachers ask whether they really need to shell out for a CELTA or if they can get by just with a TEFL certificate. Here’s my take on it.  

It all depends on where you are planning to go and how dedicated you are to being a quality teacher. I started my career in South Korea and had no teacher training at all. In short, even though I did the best I could, I was an awful teacher. However, the key point here is that a lot of teachers don’t care about the quality of their classes (sad as that is) and you don’t need a CELTA to teach in some countries; although it will improve your salary. These countries only require a Bachelor’s degree and a passport from a native speaking English country. However, the training you will receive does not adequately prepare you for standing in front of a class.

After 18 months, I left to get my CELTA and it was an eye-opening experience to say the least. The very first day was like having a black hood removed from my head; watching the trainer teach a class was mind-blowing. By the end of the course, I felt like I could rule the world, or at least my own classroom. Sadly that wasn’t the case, but that’s another story for another time.

Aside from improving your knowledge of teaching and of English, CELTA also makes you infinitely more employable, especially if you are planning to teach in Europe or in a native-speaking country like the UK or the US. CELTA is seen as the benchmark qualification and while it might not land you with your dream job right away, it can certainly help you get your foot in the door.

So, what about a TEFL certificate? In short, don’t waste your time and money. These courses may be cheap but they do not help make you more employable and they prove the old adage that you get what you pay for.  

Overall, CELTA does not give you everything you need to be the world’s greatest teacher but it is the absolute minimum for anyone with serious aspirations of building a career as an English Language Teacher.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and I’ll try to help in any way I can.

[herowncrown]

I’m about to get real and deep because I like to. Tonight I watched an animal cruelty video, a video of Syrian refugees, a video of a father who just lost his daughter to the recent school shooting, and one of the columbine shooters mother speak. What did I gather? What I already knew. The world is filled with suffering. We are all affected. Our actions matter. What we do, say here on out matters. What kind of world do you want to live in? I ventured out to Thailand two years ago because I felt lost. I was sitting with a bachelors degree I wasn’t using. I was bored and unsure of who I was. I wanted to see the world, maybe start a travel blog, live for me. I didn’t have a passion for teaching but I needed $. Teaching in a foreign country was challenging in the best way. Leo was a student of mine who was considered “bad” by the Thai teachers. They encouraged his desk to be separated from the rest of the class. Leo needed extra help, patience, understanding. He had a behavioral issue that was overlooked because of the lack of knowledge in the school. I stayed with him after school and did my best to work with him. I realized then that I couldn’t just sit on a beach sipping a coconut. There is too much need, too much suffering. To help another we must first help ourselves. I healed myself in Thailand. Forcing myself in complete solitude was the best thing I could have done for myself. Teaching opened my eyes and enabled me go home to pursue my future career which is something I feel I wouldn’t have done without the experience. My point of this reflection is that right now matters. Even if it isn’t where you want to be it matters. Have some compassion and patience with not only others but yourself. One small act of kindness goes a long way. We won’t be remembered by the car we drive, how much we weigh on the scale, but rather who we were, how we treated others. Who do you want to be?

[chantybelas]

Back in the USA

Yes, yes, yes its been quite a long time since I lasted posted anything about anything. Long story short, I left the ROK. I had an amazing job with a private elementary school, I was making a lot of money, but I just wasn’t feeling it anymore. I’m a woman and I am allowed to change my mind. I bowed out gracefully and returned home earlier this year. I was so scared. I was leaving the security that Korea had provided me for 3 1/2 years. I was breaking out of the bubble and it scared me. But, I have grown in my faith and I took a leap, just like I did when I went to Korea. I had applied and interviewed for a few positions, but when I arrived, nothing was set in stone. 

Naturally, I started really freaking out. I had my savings, but as you American know, your savings can go very fast. I had to get a car, I had to buy insurance for that car, I had to move, I had to pay bills, which in Korea was not an issue. I rode the bus and subway in Korea which cost me about $50 a month (if I had a busy month). Utilities never cost me more than $80 a month and my rent was paid for by my employer....so....I WENT INTO A DEEP DEPRESSION. I felt alone, like no one could understand what I was going through. I started to regret coming back. I tried to smile through it, but I was feeling sick about my decision. The glorious person I had become in Korea was retorting back to the girl I was before Korea. I didn’t like that girl. The people pleaser, the scaredy cat, the girl who left the house without makeup, lol! There are still days where I feel like hopping on a plane and flying the 16 hours back “home”. But I push through them and rely on God. 

And then Morgan Freeman--I mean God--kicked me in the butt and boom 2 job offers. One in D.C and one here in Atlanta. Both really good positions. Both my dream jobs...not working with kids, but making all the decisions about them Ahahaha! I took the one in Atlanta and oh man, my summer was made! So, a month and a half after returning to the U.S, I was working in a job that I have always wanted. And the pay...

Anyway, so much has happened (love, life, loopiness) and I will get to it all soon enough. I am alive and well. It has not been easy, but I am truly thankful. Thanks for staying true and do not fret...the best is yet to come. 

[pur3d4wn]

Just so everyone knows. This is where I live now 😍😍😍 not right here by the foot bridge but you know...around her. #daejeon #tefl #teachabroad #river #smallriver #cherryblossom #cityliving #beautiful #spring

[mountainsarecallingbabe]

Inside of you lives the Buddha ~