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TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it is an international program of training for teachers where they are acquainted with the popular trends taking place in English language teaching. A TEFL certificate is a major qualification required for ESL jobs abroad. For a TEFL certified teacher numerous doors open to diverse professional career opportunities around the world. A teacher or an aspiring teacher willing to live and teach English abroad needs to be TEFL qualified. A TEFL certification from an internationally recognized provider of TEFL courses not only provides a ticket to teach and travel abroad but also enriches the understanding and appreciation of a different culture.

TESOL has made its presence felt
English language has been ruling the roost in every sector and this has brought to the fore a diverse range of ESL job openings and career opportunities for ESL/EFL teachers. With this changing scenario, TESOL has made its presence felt. A TEFL Certification course is highly recommended for anyone looking to teach English in a foreign language classroom. A TESOL program introduces the candidates to all the essential skills and knowledge to be an efficient teacher or professional who can work under pressure, create lesson plans on the go and face a foreign classroom without any inhibition.

Teach and travel with TESOL
Earlier it was an obvious choice for many graduates keen on an adventure before settling down to a proper job. But with the economy languishing in the west and native English speakers looking for jobs outside their home country now it has become more of a full-fledged career with opportunities galore to travel the world and earn money. With the future of TESOL likely to grow and develop as a profession, there is a rising tide of enthusiasm among the native speakers of English with a dream to travel and teach in exotic foreign locations like South East Asia to Far East, Latin America to Africa and Middle East to Eastern Europe.

EFL/ESL jobs galore across the globe
Different countries have different norms. Pay scale in Latin America except Chile is low compared to Asia and Europe but to compensate the schools in Latin America provide accommodation and sometimes breakfast and lunch as well. If someone is looking for an ESL job in Bali, Indonesia then it is better to gain one or two years experience before applying for a job in several language institutes scattered around the island. There are several teaching opportunities in European countries of Spain, Italy, France, Czech Republic, Poland but the major European capitals like Madrid and Paris are expensive cities compared to Eastern Europe which is much more affordable. Asia has become the current sought after destination for ESL job openings. Of late Thailand has become the most popular tourist destination in the South East Asia and its economic freedom and steady development has shifted the focus on the importance of English language and the demand for TEFL certified teachers remains consistently strong. People looking to fund their travel should opt for South Korea or Japan as there are some good offers for the teachers there.