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Have you ever thought about teaching, but don"t have an education degree? Teaching English as a Second Language (or "ESL") may be for you. ESL teachers teach people from other countries how to speak English in a country where English is the primary spoken language. For example, you may teach people from Mexico how to have conversations, or how to perform their job duties in English. Other teachers may be preparing Chinese students to enter university in the U.S. There are also many children in the United States who do not speak English as their first language. They cannot participate in school, and thus need to learn how to speak English.
How do you get started in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT)? If you have a bachelor"s degree, you can apply for various teaching jobs around the world, especially in Asian countries like Japan, China, and South Korea. If you"d rather work in your home country, like the U.S., one option is to ask your local library if they provide ESL classes. You may have to volunteer at first, and after some time you may be hired to teach part or full-time. Adult Education Centers are another way to get your foot in the door teaching ESL. You would need to be able to teach the basics of English Conversation, like how to introduce oneself or greetings and goodbyes. Typically ESL teachers also have to teach a bit of grammar, so if it"s been a while since you"ve looked at a grammar book, it may be a good idea to brush up.
In the United States today, several million people are learning English, for a variety of purposes. As mentioned, migrant workers are the primary market for ESL. In many cases employers will subsidize ESL classes for their employees. In this case, if you are an entrepreneurial spirit, you can approach local business with a large migrant workforce and propose a course plan. If you have prepared a professional-looking course outline, the manager may allow you to come in once or twice a week and teach their employees English on the premises. If you live in a large city, though, be prepared for competition! The strongest competitors are those who are English/Spanish bilinguals. If you speak some Spanish, be prepared to play this up to potential employers.
You do not need to speak the students" language to teach them English: the following list will help you get started:
1. Use body language.
2. Don"t be afraid to draw pictures on the board.
3. Bring photos from home or use the internet to explain new vocabulary.
4. Talk slowly and clearly. Do not talk more loudly! This will not help!
If you"d like to learn more about the field of English Language Teaching, please visit www.eltonline.org.
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Source by Joshua Durey
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