England has one of the longest histories of multi-culturism on the planet, and our country is home to people from nearly every country in the world. Stricter immigration laws mean that the ability to speak English is a necessity, but the levels that an applicant has to meet are rarely high enough for them to hold a conversation in English for a long amount of time.  It is extremely hard to integrate with the rest of society if you cannot hold a conversation with anyone outside your own circle. What is the point in moving to England if you are only going to associate yourself with your original culture and homeland?

Some may see this as extreme, but it if everyone in England can understand each other’s language, then it is easier for us to share our culture and promote understanding of our cultural differences. TESOL teachers can help children and adults to get a better understanding of the English language, so that they can become a part of society and not alien to it.

Teaching English to speakers of other languages is a gratifying and skilful job to do. Whilst you do not need to be a qualified teacher, to be able to teach English to immigrants you need to be of graduate level. If you want to work in the private sector, it is possible to be a TESOL teacher without a degree but only if you have an excellent understanding of the language. To work in a state school in the UK as a TESOL teacher, on top of your degree you will also need a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).  This is ideal for recent graduates who would be willing to complete a PGCE as there is a much greater opportunity to become a TESOL teacher than in a more oversubscribed subject such as English, Geography and History.

Teaching English to speakers of other languages is a less competitive field than other teaching but equally rewarding, you could make a big difference to the lives of others and learn about different cultures all the time.

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