Although the demand for English is greatest, we hope to serve teachers of all languages. Therefore, those wishing to teach any language, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Swahili and Arabic, should also take advantage of our site. Those looking for an English teaching position for the first time may run across some unfamiliar jargon while browsing through our job listings. The following may clear up some questions. ESL teachers work with students who need English to function in English speaking environments.
Classes are often very multi-cultural.
Students may be motivated by business, career or academic considerations or simply because they enjoy English or speaking with foreigners. International TEFL certificates are basic qualifications for English teachers. Many entry-level positions request one or the other. In a few months, one gains a basic understanding of the principles of language acquisition, effective teaching methods and lesson-planning and even some practical teaching experience. Accredited courses are offered all over North America, the UK, Australia as well as in many non-English speaking countries.