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iancu - 29 Mar 2007 03:50 GMT

I went to a Columbia University (at the School of Continuing
Education, not Teacher's College, and it's close to $10K!!!!)
information session for their 8 week summer TESOL intensive program.
This is not an MA or MA track program, and though there is some NY
certification for teaching to adults, I'm a little vague on just
what.

Well, here's my question. Is this program specifically or this type of
program generally useful if I want to find work:? I'm interested in
the topic[s] and also interested in travel/teaching but it's not my
primary pursuit - I'm a painter - but I would consider going on to a
master's program somewhere else if I find the pursuit stimulating
enough. Is there a place I can get a good summary of the different
types of TESOL programs (all levels, all types). Or does anyone have
any infomation about either this program in particular or other
approaches to take in either the New York (preferably) area or SF?

Thanks in advance
iancu

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John Ramsay - 29 Mar 2007 07:14 GMT

>I went to a Columbia University (at the School of Continuing
>Education, not Teacher's College, and it's close to $10K!!!!)
>information session for their 8 week summer TESOL intensive program.
>This is not an MA or MA track program, and though there is some NY
>certification for teaching to adults, I'm a little vague on just
>what.

To teach ESL in public schools you need to be a fully
certified teacher according to the rules of whichever state.

The same rules don't apply to teaching ESL overseas,
or at home to adults.

>Well, here's my question. Is this program specifically or this type of
>program generally useful if I want to find work:? I'm interested in
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>Thanks in advance
>iancu

Use the web to check state universities in your area or SF area.

They might have something similar to the Columbia
program but cheaper.

If you have a degree and are a native English speaker, you
may not need TESL certification.

Google for > ESL cafe jobs board < to see the possibilities.

All sorts of scenic places you could combine painting
and teaching ESL.

Unless you're an abstract painter -:)

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