Articles tagged ‘DELTA’
Thanksgiving / US Return Roundup
By Katie | November 21st, 2007 |
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First of all, happy Thanksgiving! Of course it is the US holiday that I’m referring to, but as far as I am concerned, this is a nice holiday that has a meaning which is not necessarily connected to one particular country or a certain set of religious beliefs. Please do read about the [...]
Can There Even Be An M.A. / DELTA Debate?
By Katie | July 31st, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Following a TEFL Logue post on the Great MA / DELTA debate, in response to a similarly themed TEFLtastic post, metaTesol had an insightful post about the difficulty inherent in comparing these qualifications, specifically because MA programs vary so much. I think this is a fair enough point to make and I certainly do [...]
Ultimate TEFL Certification Guide
By Katie | July 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Got a question about TEFL certificates? Find your answer - or a link to it - here.
The TEFL Logue has been going strong since the end of last August. There have been one or two or fifty posts on TEFL Certification in that time. Enjoy:
TEFL Course Resources at Bootsnall
Tips For Getting Through [...]
The Great DELTA / MA Debate
By Katie | July 4th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Pick up a chair of your choice to use as a weapon because TEFLtastic has a debate: DELTA or MA? I’m semi-kidding about the chair (that’s a Jerry Springer reference and chairs don’t work on the web) but discussions about qualifications can get heated.
I’ll clarify my own position first: I have a CELTA (which, [...]
Interview With Thom Kiddle, DELTA Grad In Chile
By Katie | June 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I had the opportunity to do an email interview with Thom Kiddle. I introduce him with only his name because he is an interesting interviewee for a number of reasons, and they won’t all fit before his name!
First of all – and this is how I learned of Thom’s existence and finagled his email [...]
Interview With Thom Kiddle, DELTA Grad In Chile Part 2
By Katie | June 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
“Obviously I knew I’d worked hard, but I still walked out of that final exam not knowing whether I’d passed or failed. I think that’s one of its advantages really, that you know you’re not being tested on your knowledge but your application of it. I challenge anyone who’s done the course to say they [...]
The DELTA
By Katie | November 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The DELTA is the Diploma of English Language Teaching To Adults; according to the DELTA website, it can be done full-time over two to three months or part-time over six months to a year. Distance courses are also possible in addition to the standard in-person variety. A piece of advice I’ve heard more [...]
