| − | '''Teaching English abroad''' is a necessary achievement because of the growth in [[English usage]]. English is the international language of [[science]], [[medicine]], [[information technology]], and [[business]], and is fast becoming the international language in other fields as well. For example, according to a recent issue of ''[[Newsweek]]'', all of the world's top 10 universities are in the U.S. and Britain, and 30-40% of our doctoral students come from foreign countries. If foreign students want the best education to get the best jobs, they need to speak English. | + | '''Teaching English abroad''' is a necessary achievement because of the growth in [[English]] usage. English is the international language of [[science]], [[medicine]], [[information technology]], and [[business]], and is fast becoming the international language in other fields as well. For example, according to a recent issue of ''[[Newsweek]]'', all of the world's top 10 universities are in the U.S. and Britain, and 30-40% of our doctoral students come from foreign countries. If foreign students want the best education to get the best jobs, they need to speak English. |
| | Many universities in the U.S. and the U.K. offer a Master’s Degree in ESL or EFL teaching, and many schools throughout the world hire native-English speakers even without specific training. Some private companies also offer short courses to obtain a “teaching certificate,” but they are no substitute for formal education or experience in the field. | | Many universities in the U.S. and the U.K. offer a Master’s Degree in ESL or EFL teaching, and many schools throughout the world hire native-English speakers even without specific training. Some private companies also offer short courses to obtain a “teaching certificate,” but they are no substitute for formal education or experience in the field. |