Why Bilingual Teachers are Your Best Teachers

 

By: Pebbleup.com


When you read the title, there must be something that intrigues you. Most people know bilingual teachers as non-native teachers. Various responses and questions like, “He*k No!”, “Are you kidding me?”, “Are non-native teachers good enough?” or “Why should I be taught by a Non-Native English teacher?”. 

Approximately, there are more than 1 billion English speakers around the world and two-third of them are English language learners. This means, non-native English speakers are more dominant in number and more easily to be found anywhere. The question is, should you learn English from Native English teachers (NET) or Non-Native English teachers (NNET)? The answer is, it depends on your needs. 


English is complex, and as a language that can open doors to many possibilities, here are some things why NNET can help you to tackle the complexity of English. 


  1. They have Learnt the Language Before You Do

Every big achievement starts from a small step and Non-native English Teachers have taken those small steps before they are able to teach the language. Since NNET have learnt the language before you, they tend to understand more about difficulties that you might face in terms of grammar, vocabularies and even pronunciation. In the situation where students face some technical problems during their language learning, NNET tends to know the key problem and guide their students step-by-step. 


  1. Non-native English Teachers Get Through More Professional Screenings

In wherever you are, if you see non-native English teachers work not in their native countries you can be certain that they are high-qualified English teachers. Almost all countries require foreign teachers, especially English teachers to meet high requirements to be accepted in the country. Not only they have to be a bachelor’s degree graduate, but also have an international teaching certificate, e.g. TEFL*, CELTA** or TESOL,*** and at least one English Test score such as TOEFL1, IELTS2, and/or TOEIC3 of advanced level. So, rest assured that you are taught by a highly qualified English teacher. 


  1. The Role Model

Some people might say English is hard, then they give up before the battle starts. Those people might be your friends or even your classmates in the language school. Just because they give up, it doesn’t mean you should either. Take some time to ask your NNET, why did they learn English? How did they overcome their fears? What did they do when they faced failure? What brought them back again? Ask all questions and they will happily answer them. Who knows, those answers can inspire you. 


  1. Language Concept Explained

Closely related to three points above, non-native English Teachers tend to be a better teacher in explaining language concepts. The reason for this is because they have learnt the language beforehand and get the idea of what works for their students. This can be essentially important for beginner students who don’t know where to start and direct themselves. 


Clearly, non-native English teachers offer a lot of advantages for students, more than the language itself. They are also inspirations for students, especially those who are at beginner level. The best teachers are teachers who always make room for improvement. After all, there will always be something new to learn about no matter how expert we are. 


Now, what is your language goal? Do you need help to reach your language goal? Get your free 20-minute consultation class by sending a message to info@pebbleup.com.

See you in the class!


Disclaimer : this article does not mean to underestimate NET. It's just insight for non-native English learners (NNEL) to have a better perception about NNET. 


* TEFL : Teaching English as a Foreign Language

** CELTA : Certificate in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages

*** TESOL : Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages

TOEFL1 :Test of English as a Foreign Language

IELTS2 : International English Language Testing System

TOEIC3 : Test of English for International Communication

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