TEFL Certification...

[Vagabond Poet]

I just recently found out about this opportunity. (From this forum, Ironically enough...) To say the least, i am extremely interested. But I have a few questions that I am hoping someone here may have some experience with.

1.Which website is the best to receive your certification through?

2.What level of difficulty will I experience trying to find work abroad?

3.Anyone have any success stories (or links too..) That will help me stay motivated?

Thanks Guys!

[Greg]

Hey Vagabond,

in case you didn't see it, Tyrel shared a good story about TEFL here: http://www.startbackpacking.com/travel/teaching-english/
It is almost ridiculously easy to find work abroad as an English teacher, the REAL trick is finding a place that you like and want to commit to. Some of the schools in developing countries
can be a nightmarish test of patience.

A couple great resources are http://www.eslcafe.com  and http://www.transitionsabroad.com. OR...you could just do what my German
friends did in Thailand and go knock on the door of a local elementary school unannounced!  (they accepted her and gave her free room/board) for only
3 hours of teaching a day!

The only website that I have received any feedback on is the one I am partnered with (OnlineTEFL.com). One my travel friends used them and they helped
her get a job in China.  Here's the link: http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3358969-10358878  (they buy me a beer when you use it) 

Cheers!

[Vagabond Poet]

Thanks Greg!

That helped alot. I really need to get the ball rolling. The rat race is killing me...

[D.Shove]

I did their 100 hour TEFL course and was able to get a job with Interac. I am not sure how much the i-to-i certification helped though.

[afira]

the link to the first post led no where....so do you have to have a bacchelors degree or just the tesl teaching certificate?

[Greg]

Hey Afira, good to see you on the forums!

Here's the link:
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3358969-10358878

Cheers!