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carlita:
Is anyone familiar with DELTA, the diploma in English teaching, through the British Council/International House?  I am thinking of taking module one and three, while here in Seoul.  I am looking at it as a long term investment, so that I can teach privately or whatever other opportunities it might bring.  I have a TEFL and a teaching credential.  I need access to a language teaching library for some of the required reading.  Has anybody any thoughts on the DELTA and where I could access a library in Seoul? I imagine there must be one here?

duchessrachel:
Yes, I'm pretty sure you have to have your CELTA before you can get a DELTA. I got my CELTA last year. It was TOUGH, but very worth it. My teaching has definitely improved. I imagine DELTA would be even harder and more expensive.

carlita:
I have a TEFL certificate and so that would suffice according to my research - thanks for that though....any other comments would be much appreciated.  It is not cheap for sure, but I think in the long run, it would be worth it, and I figure I have the time to study also!!!

axel pose:

If you want to take the DELTA then be aware how intensive and stressful it is.  Yes, it's worth it; but it's expensive and difficult. 
I've just finished my Pre-DELTA with International house an will be doing the DELTA with them next year in Rome or Seville. The reading list is huge and diverse and I had major problems accessing the material needed for the Pre-DELTA and I had to spend a lot of money getting books shipped out. 

Lastly, everyone I know and have spoken to has recommended to me that before doing my DELTA to teach in as many different countries as possible and cover as many different aspects as possible.  Korea is my third country and I still feel I need another year before I undertake the DELTA. 

I can send you the pre-reading list from International House if you want.  I've got a lot of respect for anyone doing or considering doing this course because it's a heavyweight certificate that is held in very high regard, especially in Europe and the Middle East. 

Freeto:
Would you mind posting more details about DELTA in Seoul, such as dates, cost etc.? I'm interested in it as well to build on what I learned from CELTA. You may already know that you can complete the non-practical parts of DELTA by distance courses.

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