Darren Campbell
"I really enjoyed my four weeks at Oxford House. I found the input sessions useful in giving me a background in language awareness. I've built up a lot of teaching practice which has been confidence building. The support I got from the tutors was great, all the tutors are very approachable. Oxford House has good resources, friendly newly qualified teachers hanging round at different times of the day. I felt very comfortable, and also felt the underlying professionalism and organisation in the well structured course. I will recommend Oxford House to anyone thinking of doing their TESOL certificate."
Mark Blohm (USA), Cert. TESOL Course in Barcelona, September 2005
"
I was concerned after completing the course that, as an American,
I might be unable to find a job here in Barcelona. However, with the
help of the careers service here at Oxford Tefl, I have secured some
excellent teaching positions with good pay here in Barcelona. With their
help, I am confident that I can remain in Barcelona for as long as I
want. And, if I ever need help finding more work, I know that they will
be here to guide me in my job search. "
David Serafino, Cert. TESOL Course in Barcelona, July 2004
"
Hey Anna, so cool to hear from you--I'm still at that job in
Thailand, in a town called Sriracha about 2 hours south of Bangkok. Anneli
just took a job out here at the same school, but at different branch
(she's in Thonburi, just outside Bangkok). I've got 50 kids in each class!!!
it's completely insane. so if you've got any advice on activities to
do with an unmanagably large class, send 'em along!" |
Benjamin Rhatigan, (USA) Cert. TESOL Course in Barcelona, Dec. 2004
"
Being a non-EU citizen made the job-hunt more complicated, but
it was by no means impossible. I spent more time on the phone than some
of my friends, personally dropped off more resumes, and definitely had
some doors shut, but I also worked on my ingenuity, interviewing skills,
etc. After putting up flyers, emailing resumes, visiting schools, making
calls, and ensuring that I got face-time with employers, I now have a
full schedule that I'm really happy with. Ultimately, employers
are looking for someone with a lot of energy, a great personality, and
someone who they know they can trust- all qualities that have nothing
to do with nationality."
Jenni Grimshaw (UK), Cert. TESOL Course in Barcelona, January 2007
"
I
did the TESOL course in January 2007. The course was really
wellÐorganised and the tutors were really helpful throughout the
course. After the course had finished I asked the Careers Advisor to
send out my
CV to prospective schools in Barcelona. Within 24 hours I had received
3 or 4 calls regarding work, and within a week around 20 schools had
contacted me; in fact I'm still getting calls! I found it really easy
to find work (it found me), and I'm now combining teaching teenagers
outside of the city four nights a week, and also teaching some
in-company business English classes. I'm really enjoying teaching and
now I don't want to leave Barcelona! Thank you Oxford House!" |
