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Yep, all the info Josef asked for is really necesssary. However, some general recommendations for teaching adults: - do a proper needs analysis first. Why do they want to study? Where are they going to use their English? What is their learning style - they would only know if they have studied a fore...

Glad to hear that. Call on me if you come to Prague, we could have an opening waiting for you!

Hello, I would try to focus on introductions - name, coutry of origin, place where you live, family, age, job. A short model text that the students use to talk about themselves. Drills of basic phrases - How are you?, What's your name?, etc. Make sure you have a pen and paper to draw if they don't u...

Hello, I believe you need to go for a course that has sufficient teaching practice - face to face, with real students. And I'm not saying this because we run an on-site TEFL course, but because all my experience shouts at me that taking an online TEFL course is like learning to drive a car without t...

Hello LC, Yes, wou will be able to learn teaching in a good CELTA/TEFL course. It is very intense and you will have to continue learning also after the course, but it is a sufficient start and you will be able to stand in front of a class and teach them. CELTA or TEFL certificate + BA is a good qual...

Hello, Degree helps, but still ok to teach without in the Czech Republic, as Cheryl has mentioned. I also wouldn't hire a teacher with an online TEFL without a degree. Would give it a go if they have solid TEFL certificate. And of course demonstrated good teaching skills and provided references. Goo...

Hello, I would only take an online TEFL course if I had significant teaching experience and were looking for jobs in countries that do not require CELTA or equivalent TEFL certificate (meaning 100+hours of instruction and 6+ practical teaching hours). If you haven't taught before, online TEFL will n...

Hello, not sure about situation in other countries, but most schools in the Czech republic do not provide accommodation for their teachers. However, good school here would provide accommodation support and offer some sort of hostel/guest house where you get better prices because you came through the...

Bit too late for that, I guess, but I think you're making your life too difficult. I would use good old Murphy's Essential Grammar in Use, his explanations and exercises, and then worksheets on the topic from Reward Resource Pack Beginner/Elementary/Pre-Int. Then just take anything you happen to hav...

Hello,

I guess it depends on the country. When we do the recruiting, I search for 1. degree, 2. teaching qualification (e.g. TEFL certificate), 3. experience, 4. international experience.

Martin, LiveTEFL/SPEVACEK

Hello, You might try to teach in the Czech Republic, where BA in English + experience might be acceptable for some schools. However, I definitely recommend taking a TEFL course soon. There are 3 TEFL/CELTA centres connected to major private language schools in Prague and at least two of them give si...

Hello, We've all been in the same situation. The first year ain any job is difficult. My fist advice is to be ready for long planning for the rest of your first year. Preparation takes time, however, it gets easier with every lesson you plan. If you cannot change the book (btw, I cannot believe any ...

Hello, I recommend going with the flow and doing what the director wants, at least for some time (yes, I'm an academic manager myself). I'm not saying her approach is ok, but I feel you need to gain more experience to be able to oppose her. As for your question on finding the balance - some schools ...

Hello, just keep on applying. We also take on some teachers without a degree, even though it is a bit easier to get a job if you have one. For example, Association of Certified Language Schools here in the Czech Republic requires 75% of staff to have a degree+TEFL. However, there's still 25% of posi...

Hello MarkTeacher, that wouldn't work in Prague. Czech people are more reserved and the receptionists would throw your business offer away once you left the front desk ... I recommend advertising on www.expats.com, make friends with Czech people and your current students, have business cards printed...

Hello dphilbin,
I recommend the Czech Republic. The demand is high, teachers are preferred when applying for a visa, and the work visa costs are not so high.
Good luck,
Martin

Hello Loui,
I recommend coming to Prague, Czech Republic. There are seven decent TEFL courses. The tuition is around1 200 euros (1600 US dollars), accommodation around 350 euros (480 dollars).
Best,
Martin