Teacher English as a Second Language
Teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) teach, and
assist other teachers to teach, students whose first language
is not English to become proficient with the English language.
A teacher of ESL may perform the following tasks:
- teach students in basic or advanced English language
skills
- teach students individually and in small groups out of
the regular classroom, or by assisting students within
normal classroom settings
- diagnose and assess the extent of language difficulties
in students whose first language is a language other than
English
- provide assistance to regular classroom teachers by
designing special teaching programs for students with
English language difficulties
- provide advice concerning the community services
available to assist students with English language
difficulties.
A teacher of ESL may specialise as an
Adult Migrant Teacher who teaches English to adult
migrants whose native language is not English, in addition to
such courses as 'an introduction to Australian society' to
newly arrived migrants.
Adult migrant education teachers work with individuals and
groups. They may work for the state or territory government or
in private organisations, in educational institutions and in
community venues. They also work in distance learning
programs, Home Tutor schemes and English in the Workplace
programs.
Required Skills - Teacher English as a Second Language
- an understanding and acceptance of cultural differences
- an excellent grasp of English-language structure
- able to identify the needs of individual students
- very good communication skills
- high-level organisational skills
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