| Each month, there are literally over 20,000 ESL | | | | Foreign Language (TEFL), Teaching English as a |
| teaching jobs listed. As a result, there is no better time | | | | Second Language (TESL), and Teaching English to |
| to teach English abroad. Most schools will require a | | | | Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). All of these |
| prospect to be certified to teach English. You can | | | | terms essentially mean the same thing, the main |
| teach in international cities from Madrid to Bangkok, | | | | difference being what part of the world the term is |
| from Paris to Prague, and from Lima to Seoul. | | | | used in (i.e. in Europe, English is commonly referred to |
| Teaching English abroad has numerous benefits such | | | | as a foreign language whereas in the US and Canada, |
| as the opportunity to learn about different cultures; the | | | | English is commonly referred to as a second |
| exposure to interesting lifestyles; the chance to make | | | | language). Once the teacher completes the |
| money while enjoying traveling overseas; a clear and | | | | in-classroom course or online course which consists of |
| better perception of your own culture and tendencies; | | | | 45 to 60 hours, they will get a certificate which is |
| the reward of creating dialogue for your students; and | | | | recognized and accepted internationally. |
| establishing great friendships with international people. It | | | | Upon completion you will be a step ahead of the |
| doesn’t matter if you are still attending college, | | | | others as you have now increased your qualifications |
| have just completed college and are undecided of | | | | to make your ESL teaching job prospects much |
| your career choice, or have been working already for | | | | easier. The course will increase your teaching skills, |
| a number of years and are seeking a change, the | | | | self-esteem, and provide you with methods on how to |
| experience of teaching English abroad will raise your | | | | teach English grammar, reading, writing, listening, |
| communication skills, self-confidence, and international | | | | comprehension and pronunciation. Proper training in |
| knowledge. | | | | teaching ESL can go very far for job satisfaction. |
| The industry acronyms used most are EFL, ESL, | | | | It is true there are some countries where a TESOL |
| TEFL, TESL and TESOL. They can be confusing, | | | | TEFL certificate is not required, but these are often at |
| especially when they are commonly used as | | | | schools which pay very low and offer exploitive |
| substitutes for one another. They are defined as | | | | working conditions and demands. It is better to fully |
| follows: English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English | | | | prepared to offer the best. After all, you are the |
| as a Second Language (ESL), Teaching English as a | | | | teacher and will be representing your country. |