The Cambridge English team has published a guide on English language teaching by Marie Therese Swabey, English Language Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Assessor and Joint Chief Assessor for a range of teaching qualifications from Cambridge Assessment English.
Whether you’re just starting out or thinking of a career change, teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is one of the most rewarding professional journeys you can embark on.
In English language teaching (ELT), there is a lot of career potential. As you develop your skills and take on more responsibilities, you can enjoy a long-term career. Many ELT professionals become senior teachers or teacher trainers, or move into management or materials writing.
In this blog post, we’ll outline why teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) is such an exciting job and offer advice on how you can get started.
Why become an English language teacher?
There are lots of reasons you might want to become an English language teacher. For a start, you can make a real difference in people’s lives. According to a 2019 survey by Wall Street English, 18% of professionals who have learned English report that they feel happier at work; 12% say they feel happier in general; and half of English speakers earn 25% more because of their language skills.
Is English language teaching for you? A guide to a new career