| u're considering teaching English as a foreign language, | | | | a foreign language is a TEFL certification. This gives |
| congratulations. You've chosen a career that many | | | | you the qualification to teach in a classroom and |
| people don't attempt. Although it's one of the most | | | | covers the basic structure of English grammar. There |
| rewarding jobs imaginable, the truth is that it can be a | | | | are several ways to become TEFL-certified. Many |
| massive commitment. Of course, if you have a | | | | language schools offer one-month certification |
| passion for it, then the work involved will be a true | | | | courses. Colleges and universities can also provide |
| pleasure. | | | | TEFL certification. |
| There are two basic ways to teach English as a | | | | Although it is possible to get a job teaching English as |
| foreign language. One way is to do so in your home | | | | a foreign language without certification, your chances |
| country. All over America and other English-speaking | | | | of employment are not nearly as good. As more and |
| countries, there are English classes offered by the | | | | more people become certified, competition for the |
| government and by various learning institutions. These | | | | good positions is increasing. We recommend TEFL |
| classes are designed to help non-native English | | | | certification for anyone who is seriously interested in |
| speakers learn English in a fast-paced, | | | | this career. |
| student-centered environment. Programs like this are | | | | Finding a teaching job |
| great for EFL teachers who can't make the | | | | Even if your eventual goal is to teach English in your |
| commitment to travel abroad. | | | | home country, you may want to seriously consider |
| The other option is to teach English as a foreign | | | | teaching abroad at first. Most teachers start out with |
| language in another country. This is where the majority | | | | at least a year in a foreign country, and the experience |
| of teachers end up, since there is a much greater | | | | gained in doing so is nearly invaluable. |
| demand for teachers in the students' native countries. | | | | While we don't necessarily recommend heading to a |
| Teaching abroad is also considered more of a | | | | foreign country to find a job, you can certainly do so if |
| challenge because of the travel required- most | | | | you're feeling adventurous. However, there are plenty |
| teachers are expected to spend at least a year at a | | | | of resources online that can help you line up a position |
| time in the country where they are employed. | | | | before you go. Many TEFL certification courses offer |
| With the spread of English worldwide as an essential | | | | job placements for teachers who are interested in |
| tool in business communication, many foreign students | | | | going abroad, and these can be a wonderful resource. |
| are ready to learn- and they're not always children. | | | | Whether you're in a foreign country or on home soil, |
| Corporations and businesses also hold English classes | | | | teaching English as a foreign language can be a |
| for their employees who must communicate overseas. | | | | challenging field. Be prepared to work hard and devote |
| If you're not afraid of travel, the field of job possibilities | | | | a lot of time to your career, especially at first. In |
| is nearly endless. | | | | exchange for your efforts, you'll be experiencing |
| TEFL | | | | firsthand one of the most rewarding and interesting |
| The first thing you'll need to obtain to teach English as | | | | jobs there is. |