Teaching English as a Second Language

Teaching English as a second language is an important task that produces a number of powerful rewards. First, there is the feeling of pride that as a teacher you have made a difference in the life of a student. Second is the contribution you have made the international community by minting a new speaker of the English language, one who can now communicate across cultures and worldwide in the lingua franca of the modern age. Teaching English as a second language is a noble calling, empowering students to take their places in the global community and become active participants in the global conversation.

Today’s English language learners are a diverse collection of immigrants, businesspeople, students, and artists who share a dedication to the English language and a love of learning. Teaching English as a second language to these students is an honor and a privilege, one that we as educators share with all of those who strive to give student the tools they need to take on new enterprises and reach for their dreams. The gift of a second language is a window onto a new world, bringing into focus a wealth of conversation, information, and understanding that would otherwise be forever closed to the students who seek to learn a new language. We therefore look forward every day to giving our students the tools to succeed in all their dreams.

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