"You don't need to get every job, you need a job that's good for you." Excellent advice, keep up the great videos.

@AsmaaPurity

5 жыл бұрын

Ikr But I don't know how to find that job which suits me the best

@salgomez4466

4 жыл бұрын

@@AsmaaPurity by go

@swishcamp81

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful n simple advice right?

Of course having a TEFL qualification is necessary. However, I’ve found in life it’s who you know and how you build relationships, that gets you places.

@mizzomizz1640

4 жыл бұрын

totally agree, i don't know why people don't like to say that

@swisdom9117

3 жыл бұрын

@Tanguy right? In Jamaica, "A links run tingz" is a popular saying

@shakatech_zone3926

2 жыл бұрын

@sashelwisdom a real thing. Introverted somebody like a me don't stand a chance.

@chgofirefighter

2 жыл бұрын

True, but education is something that nobody can’t take from you, lastly, a degree is worth the effort which shows companies or employers that you’ve dedicated sometime in effort in reaching higher education. For example, can you be can you be a doctor just because you’re connected? No! You need to have some licenses and certifications and 99.9 education. However, private companies are different and just they higher somebody doesn’t mean that person is capable of doing the job… it’s better to be prepared than unprepared, just my opinion

@britneyspears5727

Жыл бұрын

@@shakatech_zone3926 this is very true. I am educated and experienced in many fields of work yet have barely earned money and never been promoted because I dont have connections. Introvert problems

I really appreciate your videos. It's my primary source of information as I begin my transition to a new country and career. Thanks again.

Thanks so much Ninja Teacher! From Cape Town and using lock down to do the online course :)

Excellent training and teach. surely some people think and worried about this. Thanks Mr. Alex.

Just what i wanted to hear mate, you tell it like it is! I'm Hanoi in 10 days.. better get learning!!

Thanks for your advice..much appreciated buddy!

This video just helped me out more than you could possible know. I appreciate your video man

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

No problem!

As teachers, or want-to-be tutors, it’s far more responsible and authentic to ask, “Which course certification will best prepare me to be an effective ESL teacher?” With over a decade of classroom teaching I still learned so much from CELTA. It was tough and expensive, but, in my opinion, worth it.

@rashmiarora1863

4 ай бұрын

Hi I'm thinking of taking Celta. Can you guide me on the same please

Thanks for the video! Worth watching.

That was extremely helpful. Thank you!

thank you for your words of wisdom!

hello alex I have just watched your video and really appreciate your efforts to highlight many helpful things about tefl course.

Great explanation Alex - well said!

Thank you so much ! This was really helpful

Love your accent. Appreciate this video because I want to choose a reputable company.

Thank you for this useful information!

I agree about what you say about Korea. I'm in Korea at an academy with the CELTA and the CELTA was definitely overkill for my job - although I would say it helped me be a better teacher. Conversely, however, I did hear that CELTAs are preferred if you want to get a job teaching adults in Korea. However, I read that for jobs that will give you a work permit in Vietnam (i.e. jobs that will allow you to work legally), you need to have a 4 week in-class course (like CELTA), or you can't get the work permit... I'm guessing when you're talking about an online tefl being suitable for employers in countries like Vietnam, that you're referring to the part-time and/or short-term kind of positions, that just sort of pay you under the table...

You're such a great guy :') thanks for the tips!!

I like your channel, it is a straight talking and I mostly believe in what you said

@ninja.teacher

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean.

Thanks for the video, I found this helpful.

Thank you so much for this video!

This video eased some massive worries I had, thank you.

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Adam.

The answer is simple, do your research before handing over your cash. Are TEFL courses worth it? Yes, because many jobs now ask for TEFL or TESOL.

@Dani-qj1zc

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael V most of people ask for a tefl/tesol , and a bachelor degree

@watchyamouth22

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dani-qj1zc bachelor degree in what ?

@goranpavlovic9051

3 жыл бұрын

@@watchyamouth22 in anything

@fouzia8136

3 жыл бұрын

@@watchyamouth22 graduation 🎓

@kavitapanchal690

2 жыл бұрын

Could u plz guide me which institution is best fir tesol tefl course

Good job - appreciating

Very helpful 🙏 thank you

Very useful, thank you.

Nice review 👍

Hi Alex, I was able to take an online TEFL course that made me complete an in-class practicum observation and practice teaching. I also was able to practice teaching English to ESL student as a tutor and classroom supporter with Americorps. Today, in the middle of her lesson, the ESL teacher I work with had to leave the class. I finished the lesson and had students practicing sentences together. The hardest part for me is stopping students from speaking Spanish in class. I also need to work on noticing when my students are whispering and not paying attention. I think the experience of actually being in the classroom gave me way more knowledge about teaching English than my TEFL. I am just getting my start in teaching abroad, and I hope to go to Asia before next school year starts. I checked out your website, and I am going to sign up for the email list soon. Thank you so much for your channel.

@judichristopher4604

2 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed how Beautifully Written this was... I enjoyed reading this... "Touche"

this video is so helpfull! thank you!!!!

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

No worries!

Those city views are wonderful and beautiful. I have been to several cities in China and they are wonderful looking. I would love to go back and teach English there soon.

Good advice thanks

I wish I found you before I went to Vietnam. You have nearly convinced me to move there.

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

Never too late! ;)

@senhoritatiffany2569

3 жыл бұрын

What happened? Just curious because I’m thinking about teaching English in Vietnam

Ur accent is really nice, I just know ur channel, I hope I get good information from it

Great advice

Great advice and video dude. You dont need to look for every good jobs, you need a job that is good for you. I will go for An online TEFL certificate insaAllah.

CELTA is recognised worldwide and is the gold standard. It may cost a few thousand but it is a longer course with many practical hours of teaching actual students. It is a difficult course which sets you up for all aspects of teaching to all age groups. A 1 week TEFL will not compare to a CELTA. You owe it to yourself and your future students to aim a lot higher. Of course this guy is going to encourage online TEFL's, he provides them!

The main difference of in-class versus online is the practicum component. 6-8 hours of observed/critiqued teaching with real students is the most important part. It's a course on learning how to teach. You can't learn how to drive by just reading the operator's manual. Read the instructions (gas, brake, right, left..ok got it!) then hop in and go for a spin downtown with your friends... You have to practice first.

@StreamingEquine

9 ай бұрын

Although many online courses DO offer practicum with real students in real time/live online and the course teacher can review and make suggestions/critics just as they would in a live class forum.

Thank you..from Jhb!

Thank you, Alex.

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

No problem!

If you have any type of degree, an online tefl and if you are native english speaker you are 100% going to find a job somewhere in Asia...

@BeccaMariee15

6 жыл бұрын

Bon Qui Qui even an associates?

@aos1762

6 жыл бұрын

BeccaMariee15 yes. Some places will say they don't recognise an associates (the government) and try to hire you without a proper work visa though. Beware of that

@josephchilds9824

5 жыл бұрын

Are there still positions you can get without a college degree and just TEFL. I was an instructor in the US Army but don't think that would qualify for much

@aos1762

5 жыл бұрын

Joseph Childs I am not sure. I would check places like Vietnam and Cambodia. I heard of people without degrees and just a tefl getting jobs there. Good luck!

@oakstrong1

5 жыл бұрын

Joseph Childs I have been working in Cambodia for 8 years without a degree. I did in class TEFL and a couple of years later in class CELTA course + a few other short online teaching courses and workshops. I got into a good school but was replaced as soon as a backpacker arrived with degree - they don't care about the effect constantly having a new teacher has on kids, or even adults... Anyway, even though I can get a job because of my many years experience, I still earn less than someone who has a degree but NO experience and my job prospects are limited to teaching kids, and in part-time classes in cheaper schools, which command less salary. Because there are now so many people wanting to teach, salaries haven't gone up at all, although inflation is quite high: $10 net salary per hour is still common - anything less and you will notice the pinch during the holidays. The fact is that even cheaper schools are starting to demand a teacher has a degree or work history with youth.

Thanks bro. U probably just saved me a lot of cash.

Hi Ninja Teacher! :)

This had helped me loads thank you Alex 👍do you think the online courses would be enough for teaching in Europe? thank you!

Thanks bro

Thanks for your honest opinion. Can you recommend any TEFL course website that is free or affordable for teaching in Spain.

Thanks!

I have taught English in China, Korea and Taiwan and I am in agreement here. He said it doesn't matter for "most" schools if it's online, in-class, accredited or not. There's a lot of hype in the TEFL industry. I agree. Getting a job is just the beginning and you can usually get a job without one. The real teaching starts when you are in the classroom. I took an in-class course before I started and I didn't think it really prepared me and I spent $1000. So on paper they don't matter that much. They will generally look the same from one employer to the next, but what you get out of that course will probably be different from one course to the next. Tough to tell that at first. Maybe you could test it out.

@ESLinsider

8 жыл бұрын

+Tellers Quill I am not sure what you mean by self teaching. Well, 300 sounds a lot better than a 1000, but I don't know anything about those courses. How long are you planning on teaching for?

@ESLinsider

8 жыл бұрын

+Tellers Quill O.k. that's a while. Keep in mind most don't teach more than a year or two. I don't think that studying grammar is very useful, but do what you like. You can always take a more intensive course later if you wanted.

@ESLinsider

8 жыл бұрын

+Tellers Quill Well, it depends on what you mean. Of course you need to speak English correctly. Yet having the ability to define grammar rules to your students is not useful.

@ESLinsider

8 жыл бұрын

+Tellers Quill Yeah, that may be true and experience too will help in the Middle East.

@JeffCampbell2016

8 жыл бұрын

+Tellers Quill After 16 teaching I am proud to say,"what's grammar?"

thanks for the video. this has helped me. Can I ask do you know if anyone teaches English only part time and manages to still be granted a visa? In China specifically?

I do see your comment here in which you suggest taking a 4 week fully in-class course from a week ago, but there isn't a school in the city I work in. Does that requirement apply to other countries aside from Vietnam? My main question: I'm currently cross-comparing myTEFL, ITTO (International Teacher Training Org), ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) and i-to-i, all of which have fully online TEFL certification options and accreditation. Please feel free to weigh in on those if you have any intel. Thanks for making this video.

Hi Alex. Your video was very useful, thank you. do you know the trusted site to do TEFL?

Eish. That accent. Confusing for most. Instantly recognisable to fellow 🇿🇦. Lekker video... Ngca!

I agree with the comment that taking one of the accredited courses, either the Cert TESOL accredited by Trinity College London or the Celta course accredited by Cambridge, is generally a good investiment as they are the only one with an practical component. It is true that you can quite often get a job without a qualification or an online TEFL course, but normally not with a better academy.

hey Alex. how you doing? great video!! The info you just said is great, however, I am going to have to disagree on online TEFL certificate. undoubtedly the online course is good, but the in-class course is a lot much better if you want to be a really awesome TEFL teacher. now if you just want the certificate for a job to get by so go ahead n get the other one. in order to be a really good chef, you need to cook so you can taste what you have in order to succeed. if you want to be a good driver, you need to drive. logically speaking.

I have just passed my TEFL exam with Oxford Seminars. I am in my third years in education , minoring in English and majoring in Social studies. I am thinking of taking a break in my bachelors and go teach abroad and finish my degree later.

+Alex Stevenson, if I have an associates degree in Education, and got my TEFL degree, would that disqualify me from teaching english, or will anything less than a bachelors degree won't be tolerated?

Thanks for a video, is it possible to find a teaching job now in Vietnam for non- native teachers ( Im from Belarus), thanks!

If you're going to go with an online TEFL I'd go with TEFL Academy because you actually have to do work with that online course alongside a 20-hour seminar weekend. I know some people who did a TEFL course through the agency that got us all out to China, which basically came down to a simple series of online tests that most got done in a day or two. Sure they got the certificate really quickly, but it gave them next to nothing for classroom prep and some of them suffered for it by having a hard first few weeks.

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

+Lysander45 Yeah the more teaching experience, the more prepared you'll be for sure.

@Lysander45

8 жыл бұрын

It's all moot now since we've all been teaching 15-25 hours a week for three months. Getting those ESL miles under the belt, right?

Can I qualify to teach English online without a degree from Trindad and Tobago in the Caribbean? Thanks

I did GEPIK (Gyeonggi-do's version of EPIK) WITHOUT in-person training, but a group of teachers coming lin less than a year later had to do in-person training at a college. it could have been because I came in during the middle of the year.... or that a lot has changed in Gyeonggi-do, i'm not sure. They had me do their own online training and I had a TESOL 40 hr certificate and a degree in teaching (not English LOL) going there. Now they want a degree in a related English field.

Is it completely necessary to have a bachelors degree along side your TEFL certificate to teach in Vietnam? Specifically Hanoi?

Thanks man, made a lot of sense. lol why haven't you hit 10 000 views on ur older vids yet bro, your vids are very helpful and energetic amongst the very few ouwks posting lame ass vids

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

+Adam Le roux Thanks! Hoping to grow the channel a lot this year with regular content. :)

Do you have to be English native speaker to be considered in a schools or a private academies? I am not English native speaker but I want to take the TEFL course. I studied English since early school till college and lives in UK, appreciate your reply thx.

Hey Alex, I'm completing a Bachelor of Education. Do I need TEFL or TESOL additionally?

Hello Ninja Teacher, I was wondering. Is there an actual age limit that disqualified you from teaching in South Korea?

I'm deciding between a generic £15 online course and the most comprehensive UK govt. supported 320 combined hours £1000 course...(I'm not native to english but lived in UK15 years and studied here at 2 universities...). I probably go for both :P

Hi there, what puzzles me is, I'm not a native speaker so which certificate would you require as a proof of my competence in E alongside tesol to be able to work as a teacher? Will CAE do the job? Or IELTS? Which one?

Thanks

I already have a bachelor degree in education as an English Teacher from South America (Chile), just wondered if it is a MUST apply for any courses online just in case, I have more than 10 years' experience in primary and secondary schools.

I have bachelor's of degree in English Literature. Have had been teaching English for 3 years now. I'm looking forward to get a TEFL certificate in order to teach abroad. One more thing, I'm not a native English speaker. Would i still be able to get a job there? If they want I can demonstrate myself to the interviewer for I have been talking to a number of Americans and English now.

hi Alex, i do not have a bachelors degree. Would i have any chance getting placements?

Hi, I would like to know, it is mandatory to have a bachelor degree focused on english in order to apply to this kind of programs? Thank you in advance for your answer.

What kind of degree do you need in order to work as a TEFL teacher in Vietnam? I am planning to have a CS BSc, would that be good?

I want to become a foundation phase teacher but because of circumstances I'll have to wait a year so I wanted to do a TEFL course but will it mean anything without a degree...?

My friend stays in Hanoi. He completed O levels and a foundations course and didn't further continue his education. If he completes an English teaching course, can he manage to get a job in teaching?

Its so awesome to see and hear a fellow South African in such an informative video. Well done!!! PLEASE HELP... I have a Bachelor Degree and Post Graduate qualification in Education, but now ESL qualification. Now I would like to get my TEFL certificate but an online one. Please advise which site is legit and actually accredited/ recognized.

@muhammedkorami9833

7 ай бұрын

please help me I need to learn with in the Teosl courses because I am poor student please help me,

Hello Ninja Teacher, am from Slovakia, I didnt teach english I did tutoring to magagers, little kids, teenagers, about 6 years in Czech and in Slovak republic too, now is two years I didnt do it I had another job: Now I would like to go to teach english and I taught basketball to to young kids Into Thailand primarily I wanted to go into INdia but there as I found out it is not possible so Thailand. And for me is not really important salary cound it be also elementary school or villages ... I want you to ask if it is possible to go there and teach without degree ? I had two universities but i did not finish them.

Hi. Definitely, it was quite an informative video. I am wishing to appear for this test. My question is: being a retired English language teacher, how would it benefit me?

I've heard that in Asian countries Tefl is accepted. But in Middle East and Europe Celta is more recognized. Is this true?

Love that beautiful South African accent of yours! Do you maybe know anything about teaching English in European countries... e.g. Spain, Italy, etc.?

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've heard Spain has quite a lot of opportunities but haven't looked in to it much. Right now I can only speak for Asia where there is a large demand for teachers!

@ztezmaxim2683

8 жыл бұрын

I heard that europe requires EU citizenship to teach english. doublecheck before planning.

There are plenty of jobs in VietNam that will hire online TEFL certificates that cost just around $200. I'm in Viet Nam currently and I feel $1600 or so for an "in-class" TEFL course is outrageous and the real scam.

Another thing people should consider when choosing a course is whether or not you want to do this ESL teaching when you go back home to your own county. Because if you want to make this your career to carry on when you are older, it's a good idea to invest in a proper TESL training course like CELTA, or a TESL certificate program at a reputable college or university, or a BA in Applied Linguistics. If you just want to travel for a few years of fun overseas, any online TESL course will do.

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

+DanielJJ Good point!

@Visionunlocked

5 жыл бұрын

Good advice - thank-you. I am planning on making it a new career (tired of the corporate world in London) so I will go for Celta

@da_Costa_666

Жыл бұрын

@@Visionunlocked Any updates?

Hi there ,can someone please give me information. I have a early childhood development advanced certificate , do i need to have a degree in order to apply for these jobs overseas.Can anyone recommend a reputable institute to do the TEFL course in South Africa?

I want to get my TEFL because I'd like to earn a bit of extra money when I move to China for an internship. Do the schools/companies that offer weekend/evening courses care about a person is native English or not? Because even if I only spent about 150$, that's a lot of money if I can't find a job afterwards

So a bachelor degree in English is required to teach abroad or not ? (I have one we call is "licence" but not in English) .. I wanna know if there's a chance that it work out with a TEFL certificate only and my physics bachelor :v or not x) and thanks !

I HV seen some websites which offer free of cost TEFl certificate,is it valuable to get ? . I am an IELTS tutor looking for a teaching job in abroad which one I should get Tefl or celta?

~ Hi Alex! Is there a place in Ho Chi Minh that offers TEFL? What is the name and how long is the course(s)?

I'd like to know how people went about finding a place to teach AFTER getting the TEFL certification

@afk7144

5 жыл бұрын

Depends where you go. A country in South America, Latin America, or Africa you're guaranteed to get a job. In Europe, good chance.

@pratikkha4388

3 жыл бұрын

me too

@alfranco169

Жыл бұрын

@@afk7144 but if you are in america ? how do i search for a job before i just get up and go?

So if you only have high school diploma and the certificate you can land a job in teaching in some countries?

Am I able to teach in a country such as Korea, Japan or Vietnam with only a TEFL and no degree?

Hi, I hold a PhD degree in TEFL and I am a teacher in Iran. However, I want to teach in Japan. Do they accept your certificate? Which certificate is better for me to find a job abroad?

Thank you

@ninja.teacher

8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon D No problem!

I am about to retire with 30 years experience as an English teacher in Puerto Rico with a BA in Secondary Education in ESL (English as a second language) plus I have taught in adult programs for GED and equivalency high school diploma degree. Why would I need TEFL or TESOL to apply for a job overseas? I am a native speaker and teaching English in Puerto Rico is like teaching a foreign language since the culture here in mostly based on the Spanish language. Btw, I am also fluent in Spanish as well.

What if a person doesn’t have a degree, just a high school diploma , can they still be hired to teach English with just a TEFL? Asking for a friends daughter who wants to teach in another country . Thanks

Does it make any difference how many hours the course is?….I’ve seen 120 hour and 180 hour…any difference ?

Hello I just subscribed to your channel I am changing my career to want to teach English but do you have more options as far as teaching English in Europe?

@ninja.teacher

2 жыл бұрын

We focus more on teaching English in Asia. You can learn more here: ninjateacher.com

Hi, Anyone here attempted/completed TEFL Express 120 hours advance course online?

Could you help me with process of applying abroad, in UAE they want UK citizens inspite of any sort of certification. Having an Indian passport does put me in an disastrous position?

Do you NEED a bachelors? I’m only 19 and am looking into this and many have advertised getting tefl jobs WITHOUT any degree...

I'm just about 8 months into my first job, teaching ESL in Mexico... I don't think the scam is so much in the certificate you get, but I'm coming to the conclusion that the scam may be in the job placement. I got my TEFL certificate from Oxford Seminars, and I really appreciated the in-class portion much more than the on-line. But, what I'm getting at is, Oxford has been sending teachers to a school here in Mexico where terms in the contract are not being met, and we are barely making a living, and that's in Mexico, and in terms of the standard of living in Mexico. Oxford has been notified by many teachers, yet they keep sending teachers to this school. At Oxford they want to hear about your experience and share the highlights, yet they will not share the downside of a particular job/school. This is wrong, and misleading and not cool... That's from my personal experience. My aim is to go to China to teach and I'm not sure I will use Oxford's job placement assistance to do that... Additionally, I don't have any other degree so I'm not sure how far that will get me when pursuing jobs in China.

@senhoritatiffany2569

3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about taking a TEFL course and maybe going to Thailand or Vietnam. What can I do to prevent what you’ve experienced? I’m just scared of going broke in a foreign country lol

@peace2752

2 жыл бұрын

i hope that you're in a better position now and living comfortably

@khmerghost

Жыл бұрын

Why are you in Mexico, that's a really dangerous place to be at, but usually depends on where you are in Mexico. I'd avoid Sinaloa if I were you.

@da_Costa_666

Жыл бұрын

@@khmerghost I hate to sound ignorant, but no way would I go to Mexico. Unfortunately, because I’d love to eat all the good food.