Whether you’ve got the travel bug and have heard the buzz about teaching English as a second language, want to put your English degree to good use, or simply have a passion for languages, getting your TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is the first step to start your immersive adventure abroad. Teaching English as a second language is like no other job when it comes to living in another country. At a school, you not only engage in firsthand exchange with your students, but you become part of a community. By the end, your students probably will teach you a thing or two, but in the meantime, to secure most ESL jobs, you’ll need some form of teaching certificate.