3 common misconceptions about tesol tefl career busted

3 Common Misconceptions about TESOL/TEFL Career Busted So you have decided to teach English in South Africa? Very good decision! In fact, this can lead your career all the way toward success. But, have you any idea what you need to do for achieving that end? The foremost thing that you need is recognition on paper, that you have the ability to teach the language to the nonnative speakers in South Africa or any other country. That is, you need a certification from a globally recognized institute to embark on the journey. Several advanced TEFL courses in South Africa can make you completely eligible for the title of a Global English Teacher. But, besides getting acquainted with the modern teaching trends, you also need to have an idea about the myths and misconceptions prevalent in the market regarding these courses so that you do not take any wrong decision. Keep scrolling to learn the truth behind these misconceptions:

I Am a Native Speaker; I Do Not Need a Course: You may think that you do not require a course or a certificate to prove your eligibility as an English language teacher in South Africa. After all, you have been speaking, reading and writing English since your toddler days, right? But, teaching requires a specific skill set that, who knows, you may not have yet. We may be good students or good performers, but that does not inevitably mean we can be good teachers as well. We need to learn how to teach, just like any other subject, to perform effectively. And, teaching non-native speakers is something entirely different.

The TEFL/TESOL courses in South Africa make you eligible for teaching the language more than anything else. Besides, the certificate will convince your employer regarding your credibility.

I can learn from experience; I do not need a certificate: It is true that these days, diplomas and certificates do not hold that much value as they did some years back. People learn more on the job than anywhere else. But, TESOL and other related courses are different. Here, you are going to get first-hand instructions on how to cope with a classroom full of speakers of other languages apart from English or your mother tongue. It is a very different as well as difficult situation that you need to get acquainted with. Furthermore, an employer from a different country will require something more than your words to convince him/her that you are the perfect one for the job. So, a TESOL/TEFL certificate does mean a lot.

Teaching is Easy; I Have Full Control over My Students: Even if you are super lucky or, you have superpowers, you would not dare to make this claim. It is one thing to teach in your home country and, it is another thing to teach in a different environment with everyone you know speaking gibberish.

Furthermore, the children are always pretty nervous about their Language classes so, they will show signs of being uninterested at present. You have to make the lessons interesting enough to hold their attention or, you have to find a new job.

TESOL/TEFL courses in South Africa do not cost a fortune. But, what they give in return is something to be treasured for life. That certificate will remain with you till your last day. It will assure you with the confidence about your own abilities and your employers regarding your potential. So, it is unwise to take the courses so casually. Wish you best of luck for your career!

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