 Why take a TEFL course? Expand your options. More and more employers now require English teachers to have a minimum of 120-hour TEFL certificate. Earning a TEFL certificate shows commitment and professionalism. Be prepared. In class and combined TEFL courses give you the practical experience you need to take the sweat out of your first day. Quality online courses will give you a thorough understanding of teaching theory. Know your students. You will learn about different types of learners, their reasons for learning and their attitudes towards it. You will cover young learners, adult learners, business classes, one-on-one lessons and large groups. Know your subject. A good TEFL course will give you a solid grounding in the basics of the English language. You will learn how it works and how you can explain it. Creating lessons. Learn to create interesting, coherent and effective lesson plans to suit a range of different students. You will learn how to create and search for exercises and activities that will enhance your classes. Know your method. You will learn methods to help you increase student engagement in class and deal with the problem behavior. You will learn how to manage your classes effectively and appropriately. Know yourself. A good teacher never stops learning. A TEFL course will teach you to reflect on past lessons and see how changes can be made to improve on the next lesson. Your students deserve a qualified and competent teacher.