Agree!

But there are some damn good ESL teachers out there who are qualified in TESOL only. I mean they don't have a degree- and who cares?

As I have frequently said before, a degree in ballroom dancing or scuba diving has nothing to do with a persons ability to teach!

Back when I left school, apprenticeships were far more important (and more attractive), than spending a further 4 years in a classroom.

The legislation in China may REQUIRE a teacher to have a degree, but TESOL (or other ESL diploma), is far more important when it comes to working on the 'shop-floor', so-to-speak.

If I had an education-based degree (which I don't - my degree is in Business Administration), I am not so sure I would be teaching ESL students when I could teach in a NES country.

IT IS WHAT IT IS...........GET OVER IT !