Non Native Speakers

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Degree and TEFL ?? October 10, 2012 5
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Countries or schools which accept non native teachers January 03, 2011 2
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What can I do for you?

What went through my mind, whenI applied for teaching jobs in China Back in 2009 when I decided that I wanted to move to China to become a teacher, it seemed like it was a fairly simple choice to make. I was at my third year of my 3-year university Bachelor's Degree, no prospect for getting the job that I really wanted (although I had plenty of offers) and my apartment was tied to my...
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And so it begins...

So, I have started my 140hr TEFL course...so far going well, trying not to go too slow as I know what I'm like but hopefully I will have finished before the deadline :PI've begun thinking what I'd like to do with my TEFL once I've completed it (as in put it into good practise) and I'm thinking I'd like to travel Asia (hopefully go to Indonesia, China, South Korea and Japan) Has anyone done this?...
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Non-native speakers

Hello Everyone, As a non-native English speaker I am wondering, does it become a big obstacle while searching for a job? Most course providers say it is not, but I would love to hear from a non-natives who are teaching, or have teached already, or just got a job. Are there many of you out there? Was it difficult and do I need PERFECT English? Mine is pretty good, but I do not sound like...
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non native speaker looking to teach in China

Hi everyone,   Since I started my journey by doing a TEFL course I have found myself facing the challenge of trying to get a teaching job in China as a non native speaker. Does anyone have any good contacts who would be happy to take non native speakers (with fluent English of course)? I am planning to go around August/September so I still have time. Am looking to go to a bigger city and...
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Do I even stand a chance out there?

Greetings :D   Well, let me just introduce myself then. I am Tina and I am (hopefully) starting a TEFL online course soon. I come from a smallish country called Croatia (I wouldn't be suprised if no one's heard of it), and I belieive it's obvious by now that I am a non native speaker. English is actually my third languge. That being said, I am fresh out of high school (just graduated, got a...
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Hi! Are there any asians/non native speakers out there who are taking or have graduated with a TEFL cert facing problems looking for a job? :) Please share ur concerns / experiences! :D

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“Non Native Speakers ” was created by Novzix on February 04, 2010

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