TESOL Certification

Earning your TESOL certification (Teaching English as a second language) is a career option many instructors do not immediately consider, but it can be a rewarding, unique experience. It offers the freedom to explore other countries while working or the opportunity to teach in a rapidly growing, in-demand field at home. Follow the links below to decipher the jargon associated with teaching English to speakers of other languages, to learn about the day-to-day life of such English teachers, to discover how you can become certified in the field, and to explore the many specialized opportunities certification offers.

ESL Teacher
Learn about what an ESL teacher does, the challenges they face, and how to become and ESL teacher.

ESL Certification
Learn about ESL teacher certification and how you can become certified to be an ESL teacher in the United States or abroad.

ESL Definitions
Educators involved in teaching English as a second language have developed a number of distinct professional terms and acronyms that may seem confusing to outsiders. Click above to learn what all the industry’s jargon means.

Day in the Life of a TESOL Teacher
A teacher of English to speakers of o

ther languages faces challenges and reaps rewards uncommon to instructors of other subjects. Click above to learn more about the particular responsibilities and compensations of the profession.

TESOL Certification Roadmap
Becoming certified to teach English to non-native speakers abroad or at home may seem like a daunting task. Click above to learn more about simple steps to accreditation.

Individual Interest Areas of ESL
Earning a certification to teach English as a second language offers instructors more opportunities than just teaching children. Click above to explore all the different ways you can put your diploma to use.