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-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.
-The greatest demand for teachers is in Asia and South America, but salaries tend to be low and working conditions not up to Western Standards. The richer countries of the Middle East offer higher pay and better working conditions, but the U.S. State Department may advise U.S. citizens against travel in some parts of the region. European countries also hire native English teachers but competition is stiff.
-Potential teachers should exercise caution since some web sites selling short certificate courses feature fictitious “want ads,” i.e. schools that don’t exist advertising for “Teacher wanted…Short certificate required.” Genuine want ads can be found in the ''New York Times'' quarterly Education Supplement, the ''Boston Globe'' Education Section, the ''Manchester Guardian'' and other newspapers.
-As reported in the ''Wall Street Journal'' beware of sites that ask you to enter your personal information in a "resumè database," since you may be at risk of identity theft. Schools aren't so desperate for teachers that they go searching through the databases of sites selling short certificate courses of questionable value.
-External Links:
-[http://www.cambridgeesol.org Cambridge Examinations ] Teacher career development.
-[http://www.jobs-in-europe.net.com Jobs-in-Europe] Includes teaching positions.
-[http://www.teachitaly.com Teach English in Italy] Advice and job list.
---[[User:Omadaf|Omadaf]] 10:43, 28 February 2008 (EST)

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