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It is customary to note that something which has acquired a considerable amount of either focus or attention is infested with some kinds of myth. There is no exception here too. It is often stated that the career pursued through TEFL in the teaching area is transitory and therefore doesn't assure a permanent security in the long run. But in recent times the ideas or views have changed, encouraging millions to interpret and appreciate the "concept" from a different perspective altogether!
Teaching English as Foreign Language, fondly known as TEFL is a breakthrough in the realm of teaching. It has opened up new vistas for the growth and sustenance, provided that you are eager to make a name for yourself in this specialised area. Besides working for others, there is always a golden opportunity to be one's own master. Yes! It is true as one, if carries enough passion with oneself, can establish own schools and lead the whole team to reach the pinnacle of success. Moreover, the most coveted segment of the story lies in holding positions like director and leader in some of the leading institutes in abroad, especially in Canada and US. In fact it can also help to get a citizenship as the love for the country is expressed by training the young souls!
It is true that experience of years helps one to bag a job of one's own choice. But the story is a bit different here. If you have an experience of one or two years, accompanied by flexibility and a sound knowledge of the subject, TEFL is surely the best area you must opt for. Apart from the small assignments, full time teaching provisions are also on the list in the private as well as public schools. But you need to be certified to translate your thoughts into reality. And of course you will be entitled to various facilities, including the enjoyment of long summer holidays! On the other hand, a certificate can fetch you the jobs like technical writing, course curriculum developers and many more. However, a natural flair for writing and analysis are the two most ingredients to complete the whole story. Individuals, who descend from either English or Journalism background, usually score over others in the matter of name, fame and money in the publishing world too!
If you want to break the traditional path and do something exciting, a comprehensive knowledge of society and culture is indispensible indeed! This will help you to go for the jobs in" refugee services", "immigration", "resettlement specialist", "job placement advisor" or any non profit organization. This can further enhance the trust of others as the new language services are rendered without any second thought!
English is a rich, fluent and flexible language and so the career prospects are really bright. Getting a diploma or a degree in the subject is not just enough, unless you are a certified professional in teaching the subject, both in the domestic and international levels. So to grow, some of the parameters are your skill, talent, communication, adaptability, passion and above all a general proficiency. Let's all become a part of the whole game!!
