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• Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to teach abroad?
  
  That's a bit like asking whether you need to take a driving test to get behind the wheel of a car. Yes, you'll be able to make the car go forwards and backwards without much training, but you'll probably end up bumping into a few thing...
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• How much money can I make teaching English abroad?
  
  We'll let you in on a secret: unless you win the lottery while you're doing it, teaching English abroad won't make you a millionaire! What it will give you, however, is a different kind of wealth - the chance to live and work in a...
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• How long are TEFL contracts?
  
  Just like the people who take them on, TEFL contracts come in all shapes and sizes. Generally the minimum length for paid work is around 3 or 4 months, and most last 6 months to 1 year. ...
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• Do I need to be fluent in the local language?
  
  The simple answer is no. You really don’t need to have a full grasp of the local lingo to be an English teacher overseas. In fact it’s kind of frowned upon for English teachers to speak the local language when they’re in the c...
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• Which TEFL course is right for me?
  
  It all depends on you. Both online and classroom TEFL courses will prepare you for life ...
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• What’s the difference between TEFL, TESL and TESOL?
  
  So many acronyms, so very little difference! TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. TESOL for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The TEFL acronym is b...
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• What are the most common uses for a TEFL qualification?
  
  No, it's not a silly question! While most people decide to travel abroad and teach English, there are all sorts of reasons for you to get TEFL qualified: To find paid teac...
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• Do I need a degree to teach English overseas?
  
  It just depends on where you want to head to. In some countries you'll need a degree to get a teaching job due to pesky visa reasons. For example, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea are off limits to those who haven't been to university. All i...
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• What qualifications do I need to do a TEFL course?
  
  Relax, budding TEFL-er. You don’t need any previous qualifications to take an i-to-i TEFL course. However, if English isn't your first language we'd recommend you check your Englis...
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• I'm a non-native English speaker - can I still get TEFL certified?
  
  Yes, definitely. Lots of our TEFL graduates go on to teach English in their home country where English is not the primary language and some even head overseas to teach. As long as you speak English fluently, you should have no problem tackling ...
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