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Niños, I teach a few, nine classes a week and 30 students per class. If they all show up that averages 270 kids a week! Add another 270 as I assist the co-teacher’s nine classes. Imagine never teaching before in your life and then facing 540 expectant faces week after week. As a volunteer for a great organisation in San Jose, English Volunteers for Change [EVOLC], I front years 10-12 in grades 4 to 6....

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So I've (very) recently been debating whether or not to get into TESL because, frankly, I'm a bit tired of the same every day things here, and I've always wanted to experience living in another country. I work at a bank and have no degree or teaching experience. Is it possible for me to do this? Is it worth it? Any advice is much appreciated!!!

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I was just wondering do we get a hard copy of our certificates? I just finished the 60 hour and 20 hour certificates and i printed them off. Are they gonna go ahead and send them even though i'am still working on my 4 specialist certificates? Or,are they just gonna send them all when i finish everything?

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Hello, I am looking to teach in Brazil startng late 2013.  I would like some info and advice on how to go about teaching english there.  How do you maintain a valid visa?  Is it possible to get a working visa?  Any info will be apprectiated.  Thanks.

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Hi there. i am contemplating teaching in Thailand. Maybe the Pattaya area. Any info would be appreciated. i have both TEFL and CELTA certificates and a degree. Could anyone point me in the right direction as to how I would apply for a working permit? I am teaching at BFSU ( Beijing Foreign Studies University) at present. Teaching in China for over 4 years now and fancy a change. should I apply from UK or...

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I'd recommend you save the materials and any information as you complete each quiz/module/assignment etc.  It took me a while, but I've managed to save everything before the course expires! You won't lose your work if the course does expire, but there are some really useful tips to help us all within the learning materials, which would always be a good point of reference! :)

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Anyone in TEFL-land teaching in Myanmar at the moment? I am heading there in 4 wks looking for work.I have a few Qs for you...please! Thanks,Andy M

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Good mooorning people! I was just curious to which TEFL course's you have all taken or started? I've recently begun the TEFL Cambridge, is anyone else on this one too ? Also what's your thought’s to the course you're doing ? but mainly where would you like to end up in this world!?   Liam.

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Hi, I'm about to finish my second module on the 140 hour course & i'm coming up to a checkpoint.. what are these? haha are they difficult?? thanks

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Hey everyone My name's Carmen, 22. I'm starting the 140hr TEFL this week and i'm very excited. I'm keen for any advice, and would love to hear about how being an EFL teacher and working abroad has impacted you :)

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