Teaching English as a Second Language is a high-demand subject of instruction that continues to experience growth in schools across the country. As children from foreign countries continue to immigrate to the United States and enroll in schools here, the number of students whose native language is not English continues to grow.
As the primary spoken language in a country with a rich history of immigration and cultural diversity, English and its mastery are an important
part of educational development. ESL is offered for people of all ages, though it is not part of the standard public school curriculum as it is not essential to all students. ESL is a supplementary, comprehensive English language program for students trying to learn the language to better function in American society.