| To teach English to those who are not native English | | | | graduated from university with a degree, though it is |
| speakers you should have a solid grasp of the English | | | | not necessary for that degree to be a teaching or |
| language yourself and be able to explain and express | | | | English language related degree. It is possible to find |
| your knowledge to others. Additionally, employers will | | | | ESL/TEFL jobs should you not be a degree holder but |
| look for the following attributes: clear speech and | | | | you: will be limited in the countries you can work in; will |
| pronunciation; a friendly and confident manner; good | | | | probably be paid less; may have to work illegally (i.e. |
| time management and planning skills. | | | | without a work permit). |
| The main job responsibilities include: planning and | | | | Specific ESL/TEFL qualifications are not needed in |
| delivering lessons; answering students questions and | | | | order to teach English abroad, but you will be able to |
| queries; participation in social and cultural activities. An | | | | choose from more jobs, and will be paid more, if you |
| ESL / TEFL teachers role is focused on conversation, | | | | have them. A quality ESL/TEFL course program |
| rather than grammar, and it is widely accepted that | | | | should consist of: a minimum of 100 hours of study; at |
| teachers should only speak in English during classes; | | | | least 6 hours teaching real students under the |
| the ability to speak a foreign language not being | | | | supervision of an experienced teacher; official |
| necessary when teaching English abroad. | | | | accreditation from a university or examining board. |
| Nearly all ESL/TEFL positions require you to be a | | | | The most recognized, trusted and preferred ESL |
| native speaker; this means that either the USA, | | | | TEFL qualifications are the Cambridge Celta and the |
| Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland | | | | Trinity CertTesol. These are standardized courses that |
| or the UK is your home country. You can be any age | | | | involve: sessions on language, teaching materials and |
| from 18 to 80 but it can be more difficult for teachers | | | | classroom management; observation of experienced |
| under 21 and over 50 to find employment. | | | | teachers; teaching practice; assessed written essays. |
| Virtually all ESL/TEFL positions require you to have | | | | |