Hi, can an English native speaker teach English with just a TESL Cert?

Leezal New member

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10 years ago

Hi all,

I am a new member and in need of some advice; any advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

I am a woman originally from the UK and have been living, travelling and working in Sydney, Australia for the last 3 years. I first visited Vietnam 2 years ago and fell in love with the country. I am planning on doing a 140 hour TESL course and moving over to Vietnam for approx. 12 months but wondered whether you are able to teach English without a degree and just with a TESL Cert? I have been researching online but have come across mixed views on this subject.聽 It will be a huge move for me and one I really want to do but would like some reassurance on the work front.

Any advice you can give would be much appreciated.

Cheers

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Leezal New member

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10 years ago

Hi James,

Many thanks for taking the time to reply to my message. Yes I am a white lady originally from the UK and I will be doing my TESL course shortly. Hopefully that is enough for me to teach without a degree. Cheers

Rio nguyen Active member

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10 years ago

Dear Leezal and James!
If Leezal is a dynamic girl, you alway get success in Vietnam.
A degree isn't a problem.
Exam: you can opening some private classes, or teach in some central English.
That is my advice and experience ! You can looking for it more before you decide.
I and many ppl could help you if you come...makesure !

***My dear James !
We don't hate black skin. We all love: Barack Obama, Usain Bolt, Wil Smith and you.

P/s: my English isn't good, sorry for this. I need a teacher ^^鈥�

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Leezal New member

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10 years ago

Hi Rio,

Thank you for your message. Yes I am dynamic, fun, enthusiastic and always look at the bright side of life! I will do a little bit more research online too but thank you for your advice it is much appreciated. I am looking to come to Vietnam early next year so if you are still a member on here I can message you beforehand?

And your English is good by the way.

Haha glad to see you love Will Smith!! 馃槂

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Rio nguyen Active member

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10 years ago

Hi Leezal,
Ok ! I alway get here, Hanoi.
I hope Hanoi city will be welcomed you soon !
Plz send a email to me if i am not here !

P/s: let teach me to improve my English skills ^^鈥� i am will a your first student !

thuythuy Member

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10 years ago

Yes, you can. Unless you don't have teaching experience, you can teach English in Ha Noi even without a TESL Cert.

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thuythuy Member

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10 years ago

Please let me know when聽 you are coming to Ha Noi. I work at an English center, so email me at xxx when you are here. I will tell you if we have a vacancy then.

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Jango4all Guest

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10 years ago

Hi!!!

I can try getting you a position in a country. Do let me know.

Cheers

Jango4all Guest

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10 years ago

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Hey Rio, that polysemy of yours was definitely cruder and duller than any of my naive high school efforts. Try around finding a fogdog.

SeanThomas New member

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10 years ago

#11

Hello
My name is John. Yes you can teach in Vn without a Degree.聽 Having your certification is a big plus. There are many private English centers that hire native English speakers. I know many foreigners both degreed聽 and non that teach.
It is just a matter of finding a center or meeting the right person. It's been my experience that the centers in the rural areas away from HCM city. Are always in need of teachers. I know of several that would love to have Native speaker such as yourself. Here is my E-mail *聽 Please contact me I would love to share with you.
Thanks
John

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Leezal New member

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10 years ago

#12

Hi ThuyThuy,

Many thanks for your message. Apologies I am only replying now. I will definitely get a TESL Certificate before I come out to Hanoi. Yes I have read up on the English Centres that would be brilliant thank you. I am planning at his stage to come out sometime next year in 2016 but I will certainly email you to let you know when. Thank you much appreciated.

I have sent you a friend request.

Cheers
Leah

Leezal New member

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10 years ago

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Hi John,

Many thanks for your message and for your words of advice which sound very promising. I will not come out without a TEFL/TESL Certificate beforehand. I am thinking of heading to Hanoi and it will be sometime next year in 2016. I cannot see you email address so I will send you a contact/friend request separately.

颁丑别别谤蝉听
Leah