Marilyn Said:

What certification is required to teach English as a second language?

We Answered:

You have to be ESOL certified in Georgia.

Allison Said:

How do you know what is a reputable teaching english certification program?????

We Answered:

http://www.eslcafe.com/discussion/dz1/in… (they are located in NYC not far from you, http://www.teflintl.com/tefl_usa_newyork…


http://www.teflcertificatecourses.com/bo… in Boston

I would think Harvard or any of the big Univ. near to where you live should have training programs

Brett Said:

Teaching "English as a Second Language" Certificate?

We Answered:

Getting a Cambridge or Trinity College TEFL Certificate would set you up really well to enter the Peace Corps. I would avoid an online TESL/TEFL certificate because they don't have a practical component and don't give you anything that you can get in a library for free.

You mention UC Davis, since you aren't far from San Francisco, you can take CELTA(cambridge) course there.

Luis Said:

How is the job market for teaching English as a second language?

We Answered:

It very much depends on where you want to teach. In Europe there are problems right now but meanwhile in places like China there are many, many jobs still available. Things are getting harder in Japan (where a huge chain of schools recently went bankrupt putting many teachers out of work) but in Korea whilst it's not a vibrant as it used to be, there is still work to be found.

You'll find though that although it's still fairly easy to get work, there is slightly more competition than there was, say, five years ago. Good qualifications are a must and in general you'll need a degree (although there are still possibilities if you do not have this) and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option.