Teaching English

Superstar asked:


I have a friend who would like to get a job teaching English as a second language in Oregon. Does anyone know what the qualifications would be? My friend is reasonably fluent in Spanish and is one year short of a degree in Spanish. Also, What is the job market for a ESL teacher in Oregon?

joanna_jaunts asked:


I am looking for ways of teaching that are less theory and more about how to really speak english, but at the same time not banal and ridiculous as language books can be. Please, only answers from experience.
As it obviously wasn’t clear, from my question - I am a british, native-english speaker.
I have learned to speak several languages myself, through living in different countries, and pretty much teaching myself. I have attended language classes that haven’t helped me, and some that have.
I am educated and am a teacher.
In asking my question here and not on the ESOL website, because I am wanting to expand my knowledge of what is available to as teaching tool, from people who have taught or learned english as a foreign or second language, in order for me to better serve my students.
That is why I ask for answers from experience.
Please no answers laden with chips on shoulders or axes to grind.

rosenkrantz asked:


I taught English as a second language for a year in South Korea, and I am planning on applying for a year in another country. One of the questions is “What makes a good esl teacher. The second one is, “What makes a good lesson?” You could probably write a book on these two questions. What would be good, concise answers

ThatsPopetastic asked:


I teach English in Korea to Koreans around the age of 40-50, and am looking for ideas on how to teach them and make the class interesting. Their English level is relatively intermediate to advanced, and I have about 7-10 students. I have about one hour to teach them(twice a week). I have access to a computer and a projector screen.

Note: This is my first time teaching.

dorisse asked:


I have a lifetime teaching certificate to teach English stateside…what do I need to teach English as a foreign language overseas? Do I need that TEFL certification?

tuthutop asked:


I have a TEFL qualification. I didn’t use it very much and gained little experience in it. Can you recommend a book that gives guidance on practicalities of teaching English. I would like it to cover such things as lesson planning and sourcing material for use in class.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Inya asked:


Starting Tuesday, I am volunteering to teach English to members on the houskeeping staff at my university. I was wondering if anyone has some helpful hints. Also, I’m afraid of teaching them as if they are children because I’ve only ever taught children anything; is there any way out of that?

smiley asked:


I am currently a teacher, with a M.A in Special Education, for a high school and want to an endorsement in a more specific field. I have a B.A in English so I enjoy reading and helping students evaluate a text, but I’d like to travel and enjoying working with diverse populations and cultural groups so I also like the thought of teaching English as a second language

Any thoughts or suggestions on which to pursue?
I think I could just get both, but I’d like some information from those with first hand experience also

smiley asked:


I am currently a teacher, with a M.A in Special Education, for a high school and want to an endorsement in a more specific field. I have a B.A in English so I enjoy reading and helping students evaluate a text, but I’d like to travel and enjoying working with diverse populations and cultural groups so I also like the thought of teaching English as a second language

Any thoughts or suggestions on which to pursue?
I think I could just get both, but I’d like some information from those with first hand experience also

foldspiano86 asked:


I would like to teach English as a Second Language in Tokyo. I’ve been searching for a place to earn my ESL certification that is located in Japan. I don’t want to take online courses. Any help would be appreciated because I can’t seem to find a good website! Specific names of universities, colleges, etc would be good too! Thank you!!