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A native English speaker may believe that it is not necessary for him or her to take a TEFL course if English is that individual’s primary language, but taking a TEFL course will be in the best interest of that individual. When potential English teachers take a TEFL course, be it in person or online, they are being presented with various teaching techniques and methods that can allow them to be able to teach students of various learning capacities in an manner that will cater to the all the students' needs. Certain students will come into a TEFL course with basic understanding of the rules of conversational English or grammar and it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that he or she creates an environment which will be encouraging for those students. There will also be students whose knowledge of English varies significantly, therefore the teacher needs to be able to create lesson plans which will cater to the needs of all the students and that the students who have a more advanced understanding and a more beginner understanding of English will be equally challenged in the classroom. Each lesson of a TEFL course guides the teacher on different aspects of teaching and learning, allowing the teachers to create lesson plans which will incorporate these various aspects. Without a basic guidance on how to conduct the lessons, a potential teacher may feel oblivious on how to formulate lesson plans or how to create rapport with the students, something that can significantly impact the outcome of the lessons. In the case of teachers developing rapport with their students, the students will be able to develop a more personal relationship with the teacher, allowing them to feel more comfortable and confident to speak in class. Many students who are fearful of making errors may feel unsure to speak in class, but if the teacher makes it a point to ensure that the environment of the classroom is welcoming and encouraging, the students will be able to improve their speaking skills with the teacher and amongst themselves in group settings. Completing a TEFL course will also allow the teacher to gain a different perspective on how to teach certain information to an audience with certain cultural differences which differs from the teacher's culture. It is important for the teacher to be able to accept new teaching methods which may be presented in the TEFL courses in order to incorporate new teaching practices in the classroom which will benefit the students in an ever-changing teaching environment. If a TEFL course is online then a potential student will be able to learn the lessons and take the progress tests at a certain limited pace so that the teacher may take notes and fully grasp the content of the lessons. In addition to the positive learning benefits of taking a course, there is the more practical reasoning which is that in many institutions and learning centers, having a TEFL certificate is a requirement. Therefore, if an individual would like to make a career out of teaching English to non-native English speakers, then having the certificate would benefit the individual significantly. If someone is looking into teaching English to students in their native country or to those who have recently arrived to English-speaking countries such as the United States or Great Britain, then completing a TEFL course and having a TEFL certificate will enhance that personage's teaching abilities.
