Comments on: Ninety Days to a Job Teaching English in Korea, Part 2: Is a TESL/TEFL Certificate Necessary?

By: Summer School Jobs

Summer School Jobs — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:48:20 +0000

I agree with Sabina. You really are doing your students a disservice if you turn up in a foreign country to teach English without any formal training!

Jon.

By: Andrew Graeme Gould

Andrew Graeme Gould — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:35:32 +0000

As you say, Nancie, having a TESOL certificate, can only be an advantage for teaching overseas. Having been through all that myself many years ago in Japan, I know it to be true. Love the photos in this series, too.

By: LadyE

LadyE — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:54:17 +0000

In reply to Randy Kalp. Randy....imo a TESL/TEFL certificate can really help you start off on the right foot. I do hope you find the funds to do your certification.

By: LadyE

LadyE — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:52:26 +0000

In reply to wally. Things have changed here.

By: wally

wally — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:49:17 +0000

I taught in Seoul for 4 years in the 90’s and I didn’t have training it took almost 5 minutes to catch on. I had my own show on T.V. after 2 years

By: Randy Kalp

Randy Kalp — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:37:00 +0000

I’m really loving this series. I’ve been thinking about teaching overseas, and while I really don’t have the extra money to get certified, I think an in person class would be beneficial, especially for building my confidence in the classroom.

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:58:00 +0000

In reply to Sabina. Sabina, Teaching isn't for everyone, and that's one of the big reasons that I think everyone should take some kind of training before taking off to teach English is a foreign land. If you discover that you don't like teaching during the training, you can change your plans. Once you've uprooted yourself it's hard to go back.

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:56:00 +0000

In reply to Cathy Sweeney. Cathy I took that shot at the main Buddhist temple in Seoul...Joygesa Temple. It was taken during Buddha's Birthday celebrations.

By: Cathy Sweeney

Cathy Sweeney — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:33:00 +0000

I’m afraid that I can’t offer any input about teaching ESl. but I’m fascinated by your bottom photo! What, where, when? Beautiful.

By: Sabina

Sabina — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0000

I don’t think I’d consider trying to teach English without some type of training. I have no idea how to teach, so I’d really be doing the kids a disservice if I didn’t learn. I’d seriously considered teaching overseas, but have decided against it – at least for the time being. It just doesn’t seem like my cup of tea.