Celta

[blouen]

Could somebody please tell me what I can get from studying CELTA?

[Horsa]

If you take and pass a CELTA course, you will get a certificate which will make it easier for you to find work teaching English.

It is a very intensive course and you will find it hard work but you will also gain confidence and teaching knowhow.

[blouen]

Do I need some Education background to get it?

[Horsa]

They prefer a first degree but it's not essential.

[blouen]

Originally Posted by Horsa

They prefer a first degree but it's not essential.

For I graduated in Mechanical Engineering Tech and thinking of taking up such courses. What do you think?

[Tdol]

I can't see that this would be a problem.

[ICAL_Pete]

Originally Posted by blouen

I graduated in Mechanical Engineering Tech and thinking of taking up such courses. What do you think?

It really depends on where you want to teach and at what level. In most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate - not necessarily a CELTA.

As with any job, the more you have to offer in terms of qualifications and experience, the better your chances of landing a well paid job with opportunities for advancement. However unless your intention is to remain within the ESL industry and build a career for yourself in this field then you could quite happily opt for a basic TESL/TEFL Certificate to add to your degree.

[blouen]

Originally Posted by ICAL_Pete

It really depends on where you want to teach and at what level. In most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate - not necessarily a CELTA.

As with any job, the more you have to offer in terms of qualifications and experience, the better your chances of landing a well paid job with opportunities for advancement. However unless your intention is to remain within the ESL industry and build a career for yourself in this field then you could quite happily opt for a basic TESL/TEFL Certificate to add to your degree.

You mean it´s better for me to take up TESL/TEFL than CELTA.
What´s the difference anyway?

[blouen]

How long does TESL/TEFL and CELTA usually take?

[Tdol]

Celta takes about a month, if you do it full-time.