| If you have been searching for a meaningful way to | | | | job while another is learning English in order to advance |
| contribute something of value to the world, why not | | | | in their current position. Also, many students are |
| teach ESL abroad. In the world today, English is well | | | | learning English in the hope of getting a job in an English |
| known to be the primary language of business and | | | | speaking country such as Canada or the United |
| commerce, and the nations that strive to compete on | | | | States. In all cases, the process of learning a new |
| the global stage understand the importance of the | | | | language is rewarding in itself beyond the surface |
| English language. | | | | motivations. |
| The fact that you live in an English speaking country | | | | Of course, while it is true that you will have much to |
| and that you speak English as your primary language | | | | offer to your students, you will also find that they in |
| means that you have an advantage in the world. The | | | | turn also have much to offer you. In fact, many ESL |
| students in countries where English is not the primary | | | | teachers feel that they have gained much more from |
| language are in great need of capable teachers who | | | | their teaching experience than they would ever be |
| are willing to pass on their knowledge of English, and | | | | able to give to their students. |
| you have the opportunity to impart this advantage to | | | | Many ESL teachers report a high level of personal |
| them by teaching them English as a second language. | | | | satisfaction and fulfillment as a result of their teaching |
| The rewards of teaching English as a second | | | | experience. This is in addition to the many unique |
| language can extend far beyond the satisfaction of | | | | opportunities they are able to experience by being in a |
| seeing that your students are learning from you. In fact, | | | | foreign country and in an unfamiliar culture. |
| in many cases you will be aware of the ways in which | | | | In this way, ESL teaching can be thought of as |
| your teaching has an important and direct effect on | | | | mutually rewarding for both the teacher and the |
| the welfare of many of your students. | | | | student. It is this sense of having contributed something |
| For example, one of your students may be learning | | | | to the world that motivates people to continue to |
| English because they need it to get a much needed | | | | teach ESL abroad. |