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I would like to hear from anyone who has experience teaching English in Eastern Europe. I am particularly interested in Prague, but I know it might be very competitive there, so I'm willing to consider other places as well (I've heard Bulgaria is nice).
I do not have a TEFL/TESOL certificate, but I have an M.A. in history and many years of college teaching experience--mostly history (medieval and early modern Europe), but also a freshman English composition course. I have also done some private (one-on-one) ESL tutoring. Would I still need to get a certificate? I do not know any other languages besides some rusty French.
I am hoping to start this fall, for the upcoming academic year, but I don't know if it's too late already. Also, I am concerned about money--I am not expecting to come home with any money, but I would at least like to break even and be able to cover my living expenses and travel. I know that Asia pays better but I have a deep interest in European history and would really like to go there.
I do not have a TEFL/TESOL certificate, but I have an M.A. in history and many years of college teaching experience--mostly history (medieval and early modern Europe), but also a freshman English composition course. I have also done some private (one-on-one) ESL tutoring. Would I still need to get a certificate? I do not know any other languages besides some rusty French.
I am hoping to start this fall, for the upcoming academic year, but I don't know if it's too late already. Also, I am concerned about money--I am not expecting to come home with any money, but I would at least like to break even and be able to cover my living expenses and travel. I know that Asia pays better but I have a deep interest in European history and would really like to go there.
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Re: Teaching English in Eastern Europe
Tue, June 14, 2005 - 9:53 PMif i were yOu, i would start browsing the Google search engine for special keywords, such as Teaching Abroad, Eastern Europe, ESL Abroad, etc.....
other than that, im sure you shouldn't have any problems finding a way to teach over there, but you will definately need to look into it through reaserch....
in addition, i have amazing friends from Bulgaria, and I am sure that you would really enjoy it there..................
Best! --- > turtle.)
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Re: Teaching English in Eastern Europe
Wed, June 15, 2005 - 4:48 AMI believe in any formal school - that means universities, liceas, colleges etc. all schools that give a degree they will require a certificate. But there are also positions in private language schools that might not require them. -
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Re: Teaching English in Eastern Europe
Wed, June 15, 2005 - 4:51 AMOK - I did the search for you in Warsaw:
www.aaaby.pl/praca/15674...1567053.html
They don't talk about certificates - so perhaps I was wrong.
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Re: Teaching English in Eastern Europe
Wed, June 15, 2005 - 1:45 PMHave you tried Dave's Cafe? www.eslcafe.com has lots of info on schools around the world and might have some info for you. The website has a lot on Asia but if you go into the forums (fora) you'll see recommendations and you could post a question about specific countries and schools.
It's kind of your first stop for all things English teaching.
good luck! -Amanda
www.mytravelbug.org
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Re: Teaching English in Eastern Europe
Fri, June 24, 2005 - 1:43 AMThanks for all the advice, everybody. Dave's ESL Cafe is really a great site!
I've decided to postpone this for another year--too many things to pay off at home first, and it sounds like most teachers just break even.
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