Becoming Tesol Certified as you enter the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages {TESOL}is not only a good idea, but it's also an investment that pays immediate and lasting benefits.

While there are places around the world that will accept a native-English speaking teacher without an accredited TESOL Certificate, most employers of TESOL teachers require this as a minimum requisite.  You can read more about this in our post:  Do I really need to get TESOL certified?

There are many clear reasons why getting TESOL certified is the first step you take before you start teaching your way around the world.  More than likely, your principle reason is getting a job overseas.  So, let's start from there.

1. You'll feel prepared to teach non-native English speakers. {Knowing a language is not the same as knowing how to teach it}
2. You'll feel competent in teaching all aspects of TESOL. {Learning a language is more than vocabulary and grammar}
3. You'll be able to choose from a wider variety of TESOL job opportunities. {There are hundreds of openings each day}
4. You'll be able to teach where having a TESOL Certificate is the law.  {Many require this in exchange for a work visa}
5. You'll be on par with thousands of other TESOL Certified teachers. {Education and experience count in this field too}