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Why complete a tefl course Training to become a professional English teacher can be very challenging especially when one lacks the necessary materials and assistance to do so. There are obviously a range of training programmes to choose from but enrolling onto a credible, renowned and internationally recognised programme can be a daunting task. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is one of a few or possibly the only programme that provides an opportunity for prospective teachers looking to teach English as a foreign language to acquire vital teaching skills and techniques. It is part of the International TEFL and tesol training programme. The purpose of this paper is thus to identify and discuss reasons why any prospective teacher must consider TEFL as a first option. Excellent course materials To begin with, TEFL provides clear and concise study units intended to strategically guide and train students from understanding the aims of teaching to preparing for a job interview. Such an approach is particularly essential as the world is becoming more competitive and there is also a surge in the search for qualified teachers. Given the reputation of the course, a certificate and recommendation at the end of the programme are valuable additions to one?s Curriculum Vitae. There is an added language awareness component of the course programme which gives students a solid foundation in English Grammar and phonology. The entire programme is essentially a 120 hour course consisting of 20 units and has been carefully chosen and organised to ensure a gradual build-up of knowledge whist not overloading students with too much information at any one time. A unique attribute is that students work at a pace which suits their requirements. Dedicated online support Another reason to choose TEFL is their dedicated and experienced online tutors who are on hand to offer assistance and guidance to students from start to conclusion of the training programme. students can make contact with their respective online tutors at any time and expect a reply within one working day. Tutors regularly communicate with each other to discuss progress of the participants. students can thus be assured of not just a tutor but a team of well experienced online tutors sharing their experience to provide adequate support to enable successful and a well-earned completion of the training course. students also have the option to change their online tutors at any stage if they find it necessary. Exposure to online resources As part of the tefl course programme, students are regularly introduced to a wealth of credible online resources to refer to. This approach of teaching encourages teachers to effectively research for good quality materials during their teaching careers and serves as a starter to identifying reliable sources of information. students on ITTT programmes have the opportunity to see real lessons through video or CD ? ROM. This will propel students to go on to volunteer as teaching assistants to gain experience before embarking on a teaching career. Conclusion In summary, it is evident from the above discussion that a course in TEFL will not only provide students a knowledge base but increase one?s chances of finding a job on completion.
