Do you like teaching English and exploring new countries? You can combine these two passions by teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in a land of your choice. If you want to teach ESL in America, that's possible too. Metro Nashville Public Schools have 22 percent of students whose first language is not English. They have hired 394 certified ESL teachers this year, and 78 percent of Metro's English Language Learners speak, read, and write proficiently now. If you would rather teach students abroad, that is possible too.

Learning about the culture of a foreign place, and sharing the peculiarities of your homeland will be an enriching experience. Here's a guide to teaching ESL.

1. Depending on the country you wish to teach in, you should have the required teaching qualifications. Entry-level jobs in this sector now usually require a bachelor's degree as well as a teaching certificate. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a certificate you can obtain within a month.

2. The TEFL certificate will enable you to teach in private schools in Europe. However, the pay is usually just enough for you to survive there. Your working week is likely to consist of twenty four hours.

3. It is easier to obtain permission to work in a country in the Far East. For teaching in Europe, you need working papers, which are given to those who will not replace European Community members.

4. You may not receive a pension or a healthcare plan. Your hours will vary depending on the country you are teaching in, and how keen the locals are to learn the language. Payment is calculated usually on an hourly basis.

5. To get a teaching job, contact employers or agents in the country of your choice. You should also respond to advertised job postings.

6. Prepare a one-page resume, which includes details regarding your citizenship, marital status, and age. Also draft a cover letter which is written simply, so that potential employers who have a working knowledge of English can understand it.

7. Persistence pays, so keep monitoring job sites where postings regarding ESL teaching are updated. You can also post about yourself on an appropriate board when you visit these sites, for employers to contact you.

Teaching ESL is a rewarding experience, whichever country you choose. A reliable, specialist job site can help you find your ideal school.

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