Can I be a teacher if English is my second language?
You can definitely TEFL if you’re not a native English speaker, but are fluent in English. In fact, over 20,000 i-to-i TEFL graduates speak English as a second language, to a high level, and they all successfully passed their courses and have gone on to become TEFL teachers!
How do I become a second language teacher?
How to Become a Foreign Language Teacher
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in the foreign language to be taught that includes a teacher preparation program.
- Complete a student teaching internship that includes foreign language classes.
- Take your state’s required tests for educators.
- Apply for teacher certification.
How long does it take to become an English language teacher?
Earning a Bachelor’s degree and obtaining a teaching license typically requires four years. Finishing a TESL certification program can be completed anywhere from 6 months to a year or longer, and most schools require a TESL certification that includes at least 120 hours of training.
How hard is it to teach ESL?
Being a Great Teacher Is Not Easy… Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is not easy. Scratch that, it’s real easy. Although, being a great teacher; one who educates, inspires and encourages, is incredibly difficult. Being the best ESL teacher you can be is important to feeling fulfilled in your job.
Is it worth it to get TEFL certified?
Is TEFL Certification worth it? Yes. If you want to get a good teaching job and be an effective teacher for your students, then it is definitely worth it. Remember, most schools worldwide require a TEFL certification; and once you’re certified you can the ball rolling on applying and interviewing for jobs.
How do I get a TEFL job with no experience?
How can I get a TEFL job with no experience?
- Get TEFL qualified.
- Make sure your CV is up to scratch.
- Apply for vacancies listed on TEFL jobs sites.
- Send your CV proactively to language schools.
- Go to where you want to teach.
- Use a TEFL recruitment agency.
- Get some TEFL experience.