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ICAL_Pete · Wed 03-Oct-07, 11:16 PM

Usually an MA TESOL is a course for experienced TESOL professionals or for people who already have an understanding of the subject but wish to further their knowledge.

Unless your intention is to remain within the ESL industry and build a career for yourself in this field then I would personally opt for a TESL/TEFL Certificate to add to your MA. This will allow you to get a taster of the ELT profession and see if it is really for you before committing your time, effort and finances to get to the next level.

Being certified will make you more marketable and it will also, and perhaps more importantly, give you the basic tools to enter a new profession with confidence, knowing that when you walk in a classroom you will be able to make a difference.

Wed 03-Oct-07, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
ICAL_Pete ESL Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Occupation: Admin Location: Posts: 25	Re: Which school-same ol' same ol' Usually an MA TESOL is a course for experienced TESOL professionals or for people who already have an understanding of the subject but wish to further their knowledge. Unless your intention is to remain within the ESL industry and build a career for yourself in this field then I would personally opt for a TESL/TEFL Certificate to add to your MA. This will allow you to get a taster of the ELT profession and see if it is really for you before committing your time, effort and finances to get to the next level. Being certified will make you more marketable and it will also, and perhaps more importantly, give you the basic tools to enter a new profession with confidence, knowing that when you walk in a classroom you will be able to make a difference.