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Being a native or fluent in a language although helps massively, does not automatically make one a teacher of the language. That is because the ability to teach is a skill that is earned. This is where TEFL courses come in handy. With an always-growing number of English learners all over the world, there is always the need for English teachers. Due to globalization, people around the world learn English for various reasons most of which are to get a job, further a career and to travel. Whichever way you look at it, it is an opportunity for native speakers and those who speak it fluently as a second or a third language. There are several reasons it would be in one’s interest to complete or at least take a TEFL course. Other than providing a very comprehensive training course in teaching, a TEFL certificate could serve as a stepping-stone for a career in English teaching. Without further ado, let us get into some of my top reasons completing a TEFL course would do a world of good. The obvious reason would be that a certificate would help you get a teaching job in countries where English is a foreign language. Without having to go through the hustle and tussle of 4 years to earn a degree in English in a college or university, with a relatively cheap fee you can take a TEFL course and start your journey as a teacher regardless of your educational background. Secondly, if you are thinking of living overseas or relocating or even picking up your backpack and hitting the road across oceans this is something you definitely should not overlook. Although there might be English teaching jobs without certification around the world, getting a TEFL certification will only set you up and put you ahead of the curve. Say there is a scenario where two candidates from the same English speaking country are applying for an English teaching job in China and they both have degrees in areas other than English but one candidate has a TEFL certification and that automatically makes them favorite for the position. If you are a backpacker and “nomad” around the world, a TEFL certificate could be ever so resourceful as it could help you generate income by teaching in places you find yourself. Another thing TEFL instills in teachers and tutors is confidence. Teaching in a foreign country sounds like a piece of cake but it can sometimes be daunting and incredibly difficult. Ability to manage a class demand skill and experience especially a class of students who cannot either communicate exactly what they want or convey a sentence or two. Older learners can smell fear and lack of confidence, which could lead to you, not able to do your job properly and deem you as an incapable teacher and eventually losing your job, something nobody wants. With the method and strategies given to you in a TEFL course, you will be able to, at the very least overcome those fears. Last but definitely not the least there is a growing online presence and platforms that offer opportunities to teach and tutor learners around the world from the comfort of your home or even while mobile. Teachers on such platforms are selected by the learners and having a TEFL certification increases your chance of being selected and thereby helping earn more. In summary, getting a TEFL certificate comes with lots of benefits in terms of finance and experience.
