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Professionalism is definitely something one should consider when making the decision to become an ESL teacher. However, beware of those who don't practice what they preach. Just a quick warning to anyone thinking of taking the International TESOL program: be careful what you are getting into. Don't get me wrong, the course is great and you will learn a great deal from it. However, beware of the practice teaching program that they offer. I took it while it was still free of charge, and found it to be a joke. Now, they are offering it at an extra cost, and I guarantee you the format hasn't changed. The instructors/owners are both alcoholics and spend most of their time preaching about extending professionalism to your personal life. In my opinion, it is difficult to practice professionalism when you're always drunk! Although I did get a lot out of the program, I didn't exactly learn what I was expecting to learn. Anyone wanting further information or more details, don't hesitate to post and I will do my best to answer any questions you might have.