MICHAEL BLACKSON. He has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country, and his performances leave audiences laughing in tears. Michael Blackson, aka, âThe African King of Comedy', has been entertaining audiences all across the country and around the globe for more than a decade. Inspired by the stand up comedy of Eddie Murphy, Blackson began to develop his comedic talent in 1992 in the unkind comedy clubs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
There is a growing demand in the United States, and around the world, for teachers who can provide instruction in English as a second language (ESL), there has never been a better time to become an ESL teacher. ESL instruction is needed by English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades K-12 and in Adult Education. To become an ESL teacher in the United States, most states require ESL certification in addition to a Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree and a teaching credential. Although ESL certification is not required in many cases to teach English abroad, having it can increase a teaching candidateâs chances of being hired.
1 While being fluent in a language other than English is not necessary for employment as an ESL teacher, it is useful to have foreign language skills for this job. 2  Training specific to acquiring a second language may be earned through certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs.