School of Teaching ESL
School of Teaching ESL
School of Teaching ESL
 
 
Why do I need training?
   
Reasons to get your S-TESL TESOL Certificate before you begin teaching:

        - You will better understand the needs of your students.
        - You will be able to adapt and supplement existing curriculum.
        - You will be able to prepare for a language class (set language objectives, create materials,
           and develop lesson plans for various skill areas).
        - You will know how to find additional resources related to language teaching.
        - You will have a community of colleagues.
        - You will understand how languages are best learned.
        - You will be showing respect for your students - and they will respect you more.
        - You will have practice working with non-native speakers.
        - You will feel more confident in front of a class.
        - You will know why you are doing what you are doing.
        - You will understand why some things don't work when you try them.
        - You will be able to correct your mistakes.
        - You will be contributing to a positive image of the English language profession.
        - You won't embarrass yourself in front of students and colleagues.
        - You won't earn the disdain of the administration.
        - You won't contribute to the idea that anyone can teach English if they can speak it.
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