ELT World » Bad English Your local friendly TEFL blog Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:32:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The Wade Robins comedy column: ‘Make Your Carrier In Teaching Overseas’ /2009/09/the-wade-robins-comedy-column-make-your-carrier-in-teaching-overseas/ /2009/09/the-wade-robins-comedy-column-make-your-carrier-in-teaching-overseas/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:51:12 +0000 david /?p=581 There are many people churning out articles on the web, some for whose English is, quite frankly, not up to the task. The reason for doing this is to basically write on a particular subject and then add links within the text to up your web site’s rating. Of all the people I’ve come across doing this, my favourite is a certain Wade Robins, not merely for having a somewhat bizarre grasp of the English language, but also because he uses this eccentric style to actually write about teaching English, the cheeky bugger. Here, in its entirety, is an example of this nincompoop’s work:

Teaching abroad isn’t for all and sundry. Apiece program you will stumble upon will necessitate some nuts and bolts and the appropriate attitude, but will offer unique challenges and personal incentives to the right individual. Here is an impartial analysis of opportunities confronting both sides of the arguments you need to consider before deciding to teach abroad. Beyond the opportunities for those able to teach within specialized disciplines, there is an incredible demand for TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language or ESL English as a Second Language teachers in non-English speaking nations. This demand coupled with job placement opportunities offered by TEFL certificate programs and school groups makes finding a foreign teaching job easier than you think. On the other hand, you must consider that many of the full time teaching jobs require Bachelors degrees and TEFL certificates are a must if you are serious about making a career of teaching in foreign countries. The qualifications will obviously depend upon the employer, but a college degree and relevant experience will help you land the right job for you.

Become Skilled At The Language Of Country You Are Going To Teach:

Being capable to live in foreign country, become skilled at the language, study the culture firsthand and travel on days off is something that many dream of, but few are able to realize. You will be exposed to new food, music and customs but still have e-mail to relay your astonishing experiences back home. Yet, if you have difficulty leaving the comforts of your home or can’t live without a particular American item, this sense of awe could easily become an unbearable sense of culture shock. You must also realize that teaching is a full time job that requires incredible patience and commitment. While most positions don’t represent permanent employment, they also aren’t vacations. Though the right surroundings can make your experience worthwhile, you shouldn’t select your travel location based on sightseeing aspirations.

If you find pleasure helping people learn, then becoming qualified for teaching jobs may be in your best interest. Teaching jobs are found in a number of environments, each of which has different requirements for working in those particular teaching jobs. In some cases, you may have to obtain a two to four year degree and pass a certification exam, and in other cases your job experience may qualify you for certain teaching jobs. There are no federal requirements for teaching jobs that occur in schools, so often requirements for teaching jobs in schools are dictated by local or state laws.

If you are considering teaching jobs in schools, it is to be expected that your state requires that you obtain a four-year degree and pass a certification or licensing examination. Teaching jobs in early childhood education, though, will sometimes only require a two year degree with certification. If you do not want to take a certification exam to obtain licensure, some school districts will allow you to become substitute teacher with only a baccalaureate degree. If you are bearing in mind teaching jobs in schools, you may also need to understand that you will be subject to a background check.

When it comes time to begin applying for positions, you have a wide range of options available to you. If you’re a certified teacher, the best place to begin is with a school search. Try to narrow the field to areas where you’re interested in teaching and then does an internet search for schools or organizations in that area. Most of them will specify on their website whether or not they accept applications from foreign locales. And don’t forget to frequently check trade bank databases–perhaps the best way to stay clued-up about current job openings.

If you go through a teacher’s certification agenda, probability is good they will offer a job placement service that can connect you to the right people and places. This is why being certified really is a huge benefit- it can get your foot in the door before you’re even done with the program. If, on the other hand, you’re not certified to teach English abroad, there are still employers that may want to hire you. Consider joining the Peace Corps for a chance to teach overseas, as well as possible assistance with any continuing education of your own. Talk to your college regarding teacher exchange programs- some schools may offer you the chance to be an assistant teacher overseas for a semester or two while a foreign teacher visits your school.

Your course of study doesn’t predominantly matter; you simply must have graduated from a four-year college with a degree in some subject. As for TEFL certification, it can be earned in a number of ways. Most colleges and community schools offer TEFL programs. You may even be able to become practiced through a mail-in schooling program or over the Internet. TEFL certification gives you the skills you will need to cope with teaching English to non-native speakers in a classroom setting. Whether or not it helps you land a job, the information you learn during TEFL certification will be priceless in your classroom familiarity.

The worrying part is that some of what this cretin says is true. To maintain the spirit in which the article was written, I’m even adding a link to the muppet’s website, Teachingjobshelp.com. Frankly, if you need teaching job help from the likes of this joker, good luck to you.

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They keep us in a job #2 /2009/04/they-keep-us-in-a-job-2/ /2009/04/they-keep-us-in-a-job-2/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:04:27 +0000 david /blog/?p=203 More from the folks who are in need of a little extra schooling. Can you spot the mistakes in each of these signs?

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They keep us in a job #1 /2009/04/they-keep-us-in-a-job-1/ /2009/04/they-keep-us-in-a-job-1/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:02:56 +0000 david /blog/?p=200 The folks who wrote these are in need of a little extra schooling. Can you spot the mistakes in each of these signs?

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