English is internationally recognised as the most competently communicative language. English is taught in most countries to serve the purposes of basic interaction in a convenient manner. In countries like China, Japan, and Germany etc. English is taught as a second or third language. However, with globalisation and the turnaround of the economy the need to know basic English has surfaced as an unavoidable criteria.

The influence and need to learn English in China and similar places are evident in the fact that more and more people are applying for online teaching English as a foreign language courses. There are various online tutorials that assist with easy English learning and provide a standardised certification for diploma and complementary courses. Such an opportunity is backed by employment possibilities in schools and academic institutions throughout Europe and Asia.

Amongst the Asian countries, China offers prominent employment opportunities for English tutors and lecturers or guides. Territories like Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen provide enormous scope for TEFL jobs. English teaching programs through online placement centres feature the following specifications:

- Recruitments are provided for middle school education, with an eligibility ranging from about the 15 to 35 year age group student.

- Each teacher will have a handy curriculum guide explaining the course. Special importance will be given on teaching aids, CD's and games as part of the school curriculum.

- Communicative language training with a special guide on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar are some of the core teaching objectives to be followed stringently.

- For a TEFL guide it is not necessary to know the Chinese language.

What is TEFL certification?

- It is an online teacher's training course aimed especially for teaching abroad. TEFL, being an internationally recognised placement centre, provides a recruitment facility throughout countries like China, Thailand, Korea and India. The certificate course consists of a few study units and final assignments in the online learning process.

- Along with the necessary training program, the participants are provided with relevant recruitment information on the best possible schools around the world.

Apart from this, the TEFL course is a perfect start if anyone wants to attain higher courses like the RSA/CTEFLA, the Trinity College certification etc.

An exclusive offer awaits TEFL teachers in China. A salary package can go well above RMB12, 000 (1180GBP) per month. This amount will include accommodation allowances for the schooling program. Apart from these, the applicant will enjoy payrolls on national holidays along with any five off-days. Other facilities include health insurance of the applicant and free Chinese language classes (conditional).

There is no doubt that TEFL provides excellent career possibilities to teach English in China. Placements are offered in Chinese cities like Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Wuhan and many others. The applicant should possess the following qualities:

- He or she must have enthusiasm to teach English in China, with a commitment to provide a service between six and thirteen months.

- A Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required as a minimum qualification.

. The applicant should hold a UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South African or Irish nationality.

- A TEFL certification is a must.

For those who want to pursue a TEFL course, you will be guided by the authorities through the visa process and necessary travel arrangements.