TESOL- An Introduction

Teaching a second language is not a new phenomenon. Linguists believe that second language acquisition began more than 5000 years ago. Joining this profession will provide more than enough challenges, growth, fun, and fulfillment. Every step of the way in this vocation will provide new challenges. Language education disciplines have just begun to address some of the vexing problems concerning how people can successfully acquire a second/foreign language. The joy of teaching is derived from the vicarious pleasure of observing students' accomplishment of greater horizons of linguistic proficiency and from experiencing the communicative bond that has been instrumental in the creation of a classroom.