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TEFL certified educators in demand around the world

Since there is a lack of trained and qualified TEFL educators worldwide who are competent enough to teach ESL/EFL to learners of varied backgrounds, therefore TEFL certified teachers are greatly valued and are in high demand in institutes or even in corporate organisations looking for competent English teachers fit to teach/train the learners/ employees. In order to ensure that your learners get the best education from you as a teacher, you must certainly know the nitty-gritty of teaching in order to provide the best for them. Being TEFL certified ensures that you are well aware of all the techniques of the profession, which you are aspiring to get into.

A well-recognised TEFL training will acquaint you with all the necessary knowledge and skills required for a successful TEFL educator to possess. Hence if you are planning to teach English as a Second Language or a Foreign Language, possessing a TEFL/TESOL training certificate will enable you to get opportunities from around the world. Hence a TEFL certificate is actually your passport to travel and teach in all the places and organisations of your choice and preference.

TEFL teachers can get specialised training meant for Young Learners and Business English Learners. Specialisation in Young learners English is for those aspirants aiming to teach English to learners in schools whereas those specialising in Business English Teaching become Communication Trainers for working professionals in corporate organisations or even for university students who are looking to get a good grasp over their English communication skills and ensure that much necessary kick-start to their career.

A TEFL certified teacher for all good reasons gets better pay packages and other benefits in reputed schools and universities. Without a proper training, employers are often sceptical about the teacher's her knowledge and skills as a competent professional. TEFL training acquaints the trainees with the Need based Analysis; Communicative Language Teaching Skills which includes speaking, listening, reading and writing; Blending Teaching techniques which include both face-to-face interactions as well as virtual learning; Classroom Management techniques and many more latest methods and approaches to teaching English to learners belonging from various nationalities.

Opportunities for non-native TEFLers

For non-native speakers, especially those belonging from Asia, it is best for them to look for opportunities closer home; may be in their home country or the other Asian nations or the other non-English speaking countries in the European continent. Not that they are not recruited in native speaking countries, however, since most native speakers with a TEFL certificate/degree return to their country after gathering some experience in other countries, hence for non-native applicants employers get more picky, where they may ask for years of experience or higher qualifications. Therefore Asians with a recognised TEFL certificate will find attractive opportunities in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China, or even in Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, etc. with benefits like medical, accommodation, travelling provided to the educators.