Who will I be teaching? An ESL teacher has to teach all kinds of students. Some students may be older than you and some may be much younger. Sometimes you will have to teach large classes. The students could possess different levels of proficiency in English. Some students are already proficient in the language. Others […]
How quickly can you get a TEFL certificate?
Getting a TEFL certificate is fairly easy if you already have a high level of proficiency in English. You need just four weeks to complete the Cambridge CELTA which is the world’s most respected TEFL certificate. The Trinity course also takes just four weeks to complete. There are several other TEFL certificates that can be […]
English is the only language I speak. Can I teach ESL students?
So you have decided to become an ESL teacher. You might still have many doubts regarding your skills or employability. In this article you can find answers to many questions that aspiring English teachers often ask themselves. English is the only language I speak. Can I teach foreign students? ESL classes are composed of students […]
Do you need a TEFL certificate to teach English?
I am a native English speaker. Can I teach without a TEFL certificate? Native speakers should be able to speak and write English well. However, they might still lack many skills necessary for a language teacher. If you feel that you are not qualified enough to be a good English teacher, you should consider acquiring […]
Finding job as an ESL teacher
Getting a job as an ESL teacher is easier than you think. People all over the world are interested in learning English. There are many reasons for this. English is essentially a linking language. It allows you to communicate with people in different countries. If you speak English, you can travel to any country in […]
Teaching English abroad
Teaching English abroad has become a preferred career option for many native English speakers and that is hardly surprising. English teachers who work abroad get an opportunity to explore the world while at the same time earning a decent income. As with any other profession, to make the most out of this opportunity you need […]
TEFL, TESOL and TEFL
We use many different acronyms to describe English language teaching. Of course, all of these terms basically refer to the same thing, but they can sometimes cause confusion. If you have heard about terms like TEFL and TESOL, but haven’t quite figured out what they mean, this article should be helpful to you. TEFL TEFL […]
Have you got the right skills and traits to be an ESL teacher?
Do you know enough grammar? If you are a native English speaker, you will have no difficulty speaking English fluently. You should also be able to write reasonably well. But it is still possible that you don’t know anything about English grammar. Speaking English is one thing. Teaching it is an altogether different thing. If […]
Things to consider before becoming an ESL/EFL teacher
Teaching English to non-native speakers of the language can be both fun and challenging. But before you decide to become an EFL teacher, here are a few questions you need to ask. Do you like people? If you don’t like interacting with people or aren’t patient enough to answer their questions, you can’t be a […]