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Benefits Many people describe their time teaching English abroad as the best time in their lives. It is not only a time to learn about new cultures and explore foreign geography, but a time to help others progress by learning the English language. With the world economy revolving around the English language, it is becoming increasingly necessary for foreigners to be able to communicate fluently in English. Many companies operating within the United States and abroad are hiring ESL teachers at a rapid pace in order to educate their workforces. ESL Teachers are needed for positions in corporate training, classroom settings, and one on one tutoring for both children and working adults. While an official ESL certification is not always required to get a job teaching ESL, it is always recommended. There is great demand for ESL teachers right now, which has also increased the volume of applicants for these positions. Employers look to applicants with official ESL certifications before applicants without any type of certification. In many cases, a native English speaker only needs to take a short exam online to receive their certification. Official ESL certifications are required for many positions, and in others, increase the pay rate of the teacher dramatically. If you are a native English speaker, you are encouraged to register now to get your ESL certification. |
 "In just 3 weeks after receiving my certification, I got a job teaching English to Korean immigrants working for a computer software company. Thanks for recognizing me with an official certificate." -Michelle Danforth, San Jose, CA |