Language Career Summit 2022
Why Language Teachers Should Consider Graduate Studies—or Not
Betsy Gilliland 39m
Language Career Summit 2022
Building a Career Around Language
Sessions on teaching, coaching, freelancing, and turning fluency into a sustainable career or side income.
About this session
Should language teachers pursue a Master's or PhD? Betsy Gilland shares her journey and insights, helping you decide if postgraduate studies are right for your language career.
Key takeaways
- ✓ Postgraduate studies like a Master's or PhD can unlock diverse career opportunities for language teachers.
- ✓ A Master's degree, such as TESOL, can significantly expand your options for teaching English internationally and in specialized programs.
- ✓ Practical teaching experience can inspire specific research questions, guiding your decision to pursue a PhD for deeper academic inquiry.
- ✓ Before committing to graduate school, carefully evaluate if it's the best path for your career goals or if other routes can lead to similar success.
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