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| Q. I'm doing a PhD in Biochemistry at a UK university and I intend to leave the UK with my French girlfriend when we finish our studies. I would like to know whether it would be possible/appropriate to do a TEFL course as a 'fall back' option, so that if one or neither of us is able to obtain a postdoctoral position there would still be the option of teaching english. Also, would it be possible to combine the TEFL qualification with a life sciences PhD?
A. I am sure it would be possible to do a TEFL course as there are many on offer both in the UK and elsewhere. Whether it is appropriate rather depends on whether or not you have an interest in teaching English as a foreign/second/other language other than just the need for alternative employment. In fairness to your prospective students, employer/s and yourself, it is a good idea to research this parallel career path before making a decision.
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