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Teaching English as a foreign language is a professional activity that requires many qualities and skills. Without any prior form of study in the field, it could be very difficult for the teacher to pass on knowledge to their students and possibly at times even be at risk of being counterproductive in a classroom. TEFL course prepares future teachers or teachers needing extra training to be better equipped in their role. Moreover, TEFL certification is recognised worlwide and as such gives better chance to get a job as a teacher abroad. Especially as it is becoming a requirement for international teaching. There are so many benefits to complete a TEFL course that I have decided to choose this topic and demonstrate some of its value in this essay. Introducing trainees to the role of teaching help them to gain an overview of the different aspects of this professional activity and therefore brings more awareness about the complexity and requirements of this teaching profession. By preparing oneself to this role, the teacher is more likely to manage well a class and brings alive their lessons. Learning through the content of a TEFL course can help to give more confidence to the teacher, especially when the teacher has never taught English before in a classroom. In other words, it can familiarise the facilitator to the role and take the edge away. TEFL course is a very complete program that presents an array of practical tools. From English grammatical learning and the introduction of the phonology system to the study of different methodologies, the use of various materials in the classroom, the Do's and Dont's when teaching, creative ideas and exercises and so forth. The coverage of fundamentals of English language such as structures and usages of English grammar coupled with English tense system and phonetics and also phonology provide teachers with a good understanding of how the idiom is formed, organised and pronounced. By gaining a good comprehension themselves, teachers are better prepared to instill in their students a sound basic knowledge of the language. In TEFL course the presentation of different methodologies for ESL teachers are essential because it enables trainees to acquire the best systems of learning and therefore to organise coherently their lessons for the best outcome. Also, the pedagogy presented in the course can assist facilitators to adapt their teaching approach to different groups by taking in consideration the age of students, their needs, interests and cultural background, which in a classroom of non- native English speakers is even more important. Additionally, the wide range of exercises and ideas of activities presented across all units is also of great help to engage students in each phase of their learning experience and get them to get to the point of the lessons. By tapping into those ressources, facilitators can vary their ways of teaching and therefore arouse interests in their students. In light of this essay, we can say that they are many reasons for completing a TEFL course. (More than 500 words )
