Get a TEFL/TESOL Certificate
If you’re not teaching ESL, you can skip this step. Or better yet, get yourself a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or teacher’s certification instead.
Otherwise, you might want to get a TEFL or TESOL certificate. That way, you’ll learn the basics of teaching English, like classroom management and lesson planning, as well as more specific skills related to teaching second-language students.
While it is possible to teach English without a TEFL certificate, it’s not advisable. This is because these courses are about much more than just getting a piece of paper. As well as giving you the certification you need to get a good job, they also expand your skill set as a teacher. Read our post on TEFL and TESOL teacher training to find out what you’ll learn and to get some recommendations for course providers.