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How Do You Become An English As A Second Language Teacher?

April 26, 2017Careers English jobs Language Teacher Teaching

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How Do You Become An English As A Second Language Teacher?

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Becoming an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher can be a rewarding job. Knowing a second language is not required, so any English language speaker can accomplish this with a little bit of training and a creative mind. Research programs. There are many programs offering certification including TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). All these terms are generally interchangeable. Find a certification program that fits your needs, lifestyle and schedule. What is important is that it is accredited. See website below for more information. Attend the course. The most effective way to learn how to be an ESL teacher is to have the hands on training at a 4-6 week course. There are also online courses that will lead to certification if attending the course is not feasible. However, the experience and practice you will get by attending a course will be invaluable. Keep lesson p