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BBrian · Fri 22-Dec-06, 09:50 PM

Don't pay $2000 for a TESOL course. Just do an online TESL course and it will open the same doors for you and cost a heap load less.

At your age, with no experience nor degree, it will be tough to pickup an English teaching job. But I suppose nothing ventured, nothing gained right? You should try teaching in rural China. You would have better luck there.

I would try and get a job with via an agent prior. If no luck, then still go try your luck. You also need to tell schools that you are available within 1 weeks notice. That way, you may be able to find a desperate school willing to hire you. Also, attach a "young looking" photo to your applications. Stress that the photo is recent but make sure it is a young looking photo.

Really, don't do that $2000 course. Much cheaper alternatives around. Definitely though do get some teaching qualification prior.

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BBrian Wannabe Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Occupation: Sales Location: Posts: 45	Re: FAQ / Thnking about the plunge / My Story.. Don't pay $2000 for a TESOL course. Just do an online TESL course and it will open the same doors for you and cost a heap load less. At your age, with no experience nor degree, it will be tough to pickup an English teaching job. But I suppose nothing ventured, nothing gained right? You should try teaching in rural China. You would have better luck there. I would try and get a job with via an agent prior. If no luck, then still go try your luck. You also need to tell schools that you are available within 1 weeks notice. That way, you may be able to find a desperate school willing to hire you. Also, attach a "young looking" photo to your applications. Stress that the photo is recent but make sure it is a young looking photo. Really, don't do that $2000 course. Much cheaper alternatives around. Definitely though do get some teaching qualification prior.