Teaching English as a second language (TEFL) has exploded in the past twenty years from an occupation for only a very specialized teacher to a multiple of quick and easy qualifications making it an occupation accessible to all.
This has meant that a multitude of companies have tapped into this potential and shifted from the traditional classroom into online centres. TEFL teachers can now simply sign up to online agencies and after a few simple basic grammar tests, proof of a TEFL certificate and a 5-minute online interview they can be fully-fledged online teacher.
Through having TEFL teachers throughout the world online has meant that students can now have access to a teacher twenty-four hours a day — perfect if cramming for a test or simply if unable to sleep.
Teaching English as a second language online provides both students and teachers with a new and unique way of learning and its development will only continue to rise.
