ESL Teacher

ESL stands for English as a Second Language, and as an ESL Teacher, you help non-English speaking people learn to talk the talk. In many ways, an ESL Teacher is both the Teacher and the student. Often, you travel to a foreign country and learn about their culture and language while teaching students your own native tongue – English. Traveling the world, seeing the sights, and helping people communicate are among the many job perks of an ESL Teacher.

To teach English, you need to master it yourself. Once hired for a new job, you’ll create lesson plans to help students understand vocabulary, grammar, and proper pronunciation skills without feeling bored to death. Each workday, you’ll teach your students and quiz them over the lessons they’ve learned. Many times you’ll play Tutor to children struggling to grasp specific concepts. Nothing quite matches the feeling of pride at an Ah ha! moment when a child finally gets it.

Though numerous countries need English Teachers, those that speak Spanish or one of the Asian languages are most likely to hire you. For their students to be bilingual – speak two languages fluently – gives them a distinct advantage in the job market.

Along the way, you’ll pick up new words in their language and learn about a foreign culture. It’s a breathtaking experience to explore and see the wonders of the world while helping out others in the process.