Being able to speak English fluently is not the only one thing you should have when you want to be an English teacher. There are more things to do so you can be a good English teacher. What are they? Check it out!
#Language Aspect#
This is the main aspect for a language teacher, you should master the language first so you can teach it. The following are some sub-aspects:
- PronunciationEnglish is different from Indonesian especially for written and spoken language. Students will find any difficulties to learn it at the first time. As an English teacher, we should know how to pronounce a word correctly because different pronunciation can make different meaning too. In the class, our language will be the model for students, So be careful!
- FluencyAfter you can pronounce a word correctly, of course you must show that you can use the language fluently. It is also as a model for students. Always practice your language so you can show it to your students.
- IntonationAgain, English is different form Indonesian. When you speak you will use an intonation raise up or down. It depends on the function of a question.
- GrammarThis is the main problem of Indonesian students. We do not have grammar for past, present, and future time like English. Teachers will face some challenges to make students understand how to use it appropriately.
#Teaching Aspect#
After master the language, English teachers must master the ways to teach it. It is not easy because in the class we will find many students with different abilities. The following are some sub-aspects for teaching aspect:
- IdeasAs a teacher, no matter the subject, we must always have fresh ideas before teaching. We cannot live peacefully because almost every time we use our mind to think what and how we teach in the next lesson. So, we must always care what is happening, what is up-to-date, and try to find teaching resources as much as we can.
- AttitudeWell, as a teacher we must have a good attitude at least friendly-patient-responsible self. The attitudes will help us to get students' attention and also their hearts. A friendly teacher will be preferred by students than unfriendly teacher, right?
- TechniquePlanning a lesson and preparing self are ready, now time to show. What teachers need next is the technique. It is the sequence of steps what teachers should do in the class. Without it teachers cannot manage a class well, even though they are English native speakers. So, prepare our techniques before getting in the class.
So English Teachers, have you had those aspects, the language and also the teaching skill?
Most of problems in our education is our English teachers are not confident with their language, so they tend to teach grammar and grammar again. In fact, a language must be spoken first. We still have time to fix it. So, let's practice and improve our language and teaching skill ^_^
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