Those of you aspiring to be English teachers in places around the world must be equipped with a recognised EFL/ESL teaching certificate preferably a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Teaching is such a profession that needs professionals who are dedicated towards the education and overall well-being of their students. Training will ensure that you as a teacher know the appropriate teaching and training techniques and approaches to follow in a classroom. It is a known fact that trained educators go on to become good teachers for their students and are highly revered by both employers, students and their parents alike. Hence for teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language to the students in the class, where students may belong from various backgrounds, ethnicities or have varied language of communication, the teaching aspirants need to be trained enough so that they are well aware of the various latest methodologies to be used in the classrooms for teaching English to the various types of learners in the classroom.
Since there is a dearth of trained and qualified TEFL educators worldwide who are competent enough to teach ESL/EFL to learners of varied backgrounds, therefore TEFL certified teachers are greatly valued and are in high demand in organisations looking for competent English teachers fit to teach/train the learners of the organisation. In order to ensure that your students get the best education from you as a teacher, you must certainly know the nitty-gritty of teaching in order to provide the best for their students. Being TEFL certified ensures that you are aware of all the tricks and techniques of the trade that is, teaching English to foreign learners, that you are aspiring to get into.
A well-recognised TEFL training will acquaint you with all the necessary knowledge and skills required for a successful TEFL educator to possess. Hence if you are planning to teach English as a Second Language or a Foreign Language, possessing a TEFL/TESOL training certificate will enable you to get opportunities from around the world. Hence a TEFL certificate is actually your passport to travel and teach in all the places and organisations of your choice and preference.
TEFL teachers can get specialised training meant for Young Learners and Business English Learners. Those specialising in Young learners English aim to teach English to learners in schools whereas those specialising in Business English Learning become Communication Trainers for working professionals in corporate organisations or even for university students who are looking to get a good grasp over their English communication skills and provide that kick-start to their career.
A TEFL certified teacher for all good reasons gets better pay packages and other benefits in reputed schools and universities. Without a proper training, employers are often sceptical about the teacher and her knowledge and skills as a competent teacher. TEFL training usually acquaints the trainees with the Need based Analysis; Communicative Language Teaching Skills which includes speaking, listening, reading and writing; Blending Teaching techniques which include both face-to-face interactions as well as virtual learning; Classroom Management techniques and many more latest methods and approaches to teaching English to learners belonging from different nationalities.
For non-native speakers, especially those belonging from Asia, it is best for them to look for opportunities closer home; not that they are not recruited in native speaking countries. However, since most native speakers with a TEFL certificate/degree return to their country after their stint in other countries, hence for non-native employers get more picky, where they may ask for a years of experience or higher qualifications. Therefore for Asians with TEFL certificate will find attractive opportunities in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China, or even in Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, etc. with benefits like medical, accommodation, travelling provided to the educators.
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