subject: English The mother Tongue Language Of The World [print this page] TEFL refers to Teaching English as a Foreign Language to foreign students whose first language is not English. The course usually occurs in the students own country. This can be through the local school system, private institutes or during after school hours. The teachers of this course can be native or non- native speakers of English.
English is the mother tongue language in the world; Teach English abroad increases the literacy rate of people abroad and helps them to communicate with people efficiently. The course uses literature targeting childrens and teenagers in rising popularity. In this course the instructor reads the book to the students and explains certain words and concepts that need detailed explanation. Another way is where the instructor reads the book completely through without stopping. Both the options determined according to the targeted students and their studying capabilities. Nowadays most cities in the Western Europe have established language schools. These can be operated on site, by agencies recruiting teachers from various locations.
Though this course is now worldwide it oriented from African countries like Ethiopia, Namibia and South Africa. TEFL Courses have created large number of job opportunities to individuals who are seeking for employment.
The rise of TEFL and similar organizations is by no doubt a reflection of the increasing demand for English to be taught in numerous countries worldwide. What actually constitutes a global language is in and of itself an entirely separate debate. The means of this particular essay, English as a Global language? will be used loosely to refer to the rise of English internationally in many different bodies. Whatever the reasons for the rise may be, it does not have to diminish the cultural uniqueness of individual countries. Rather, the idea of a global language can be embraced as advantageous, especially as a means of uniting various countries, as seen by the rise of many teaching organizations.
TEFL courses abroad have been very demanding by individuals nowadays. It is an optional additional qualification that can be inserted in the curriculum vitae. Therefore it is now an added advantage at an interview.
In conclusion, it may be true to say that people can communicate in English without knowing a single thing about grammar. Indeed, some languages (such as Thai for example) have very little/no grammar, and the people can still make themselves understood. Maybe it is just one of the (many) peculiarities of the English language that we have this thing called? Grammar? And that everyone is supposed to know it and use it correctly. Without it however, I would wager that English speakers would not have been able to produce and enjoy some of the best literature, poetry, and song that there has ever been.
In response to the above, it may be fair to say that if someone wants to teach English then it would seem appropriate that he/she ought to have a little bit of background knowledge about the subject he/she is teaching. This means learning about (among other things) grammar.
