The Importance of Choosing the Right Teacher When Learning English
The Importance of Choosing the Right Teacher When Learning English
When learning English, many people first “Native teacher is better” to the idea that they are not capable of doing so. However, the reality is that foreign language learners who have acquired a foreign language, who have pedagogical formation, who know methodology take lessons from a specialized English teacher, This is particularly effective for students living in Turkey.
Target English Academy one of the most important factors that accelerate the progress of our students at all levels is our teaching staff. pedagogically trained and methodologically competent experts.
The English Teacher is Pedagogically Trained: Knows How to Teach
Most Native teachers have acquired the language naturally, so they often cannot explain why a student is struggling or the logic of a rule.
Whereas English teacher, language how to teach is the one who knows:
- Grammar simplification techniques
- Analyzing student errors
- Explaining concepts according to level
- Appropriate teaching for different learning styles
- Teaching psychology and classroom management
These are only the specialty of a trained English teacher.
English Teacher Understands Students' Mistakes Better
A teacher who has learned English later in life knows very well the thinking behind the mistakes made by the student. Because he or she has made the same mistakes himself or herself.
Common mistakes made by Turkish students:
- “Use of ”the/a/an"
- Time mismatches
- Sentence building with Turkish logic
- Pronunciation hesitancy
Even if a native teacher recognizes these errors Why? that it was formed in the first place.
The English teacher, on the other hand, corrects the error at the root and ensures permanent learning.
Offers a Systematic and Level-Based Program
A Native teacher often only offers speaking practice.
If she is an English teacher:
- Makes level detection
- Sets a target
- Plans weekly/monthly program
- Measures progress
- Organizes special course contents for deficiencies
This systematic approach, especially at the beginner and intermediate levels accelerates learning 2-3 times.
The English Teacher is Unquestionably Superior in Exam Preparation
Exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, YDS, PTE are technical and strategy-oriented exams.
This determines success in exams:
- Knowing the exam format
- Teaching strategy
- To transfer question solution techniques
- Offer a structured work program
The vast majority of Native teachers are not familiar with the technique of these exams.
Target English teachers are specializes in the preparation for international exams.
Think Like Turkish Students Think: Facilitates the Learning Process
The problems Turkish students face when learning English are unique.
English teacher:
- Knows the differences between Turkish-English logic
- Predicts the points where the student will have difficulty
- Makes explanations with logic that the student understands
- Lessons according to the Turkish student's motivational cycle
This makes learning faster and more comfortable.
Native Tutor is Most Advantageous in Advanced Conversation
The Native teacher is not completely redundant.
The biggest advantage:
- Fluency practice
- Natural pronunciation
- Current statements
That's why at Target English Academy post-intermediate level (B1-B2-C1) students, After working with English teachers, he gets excellent results by practicing speaking with native teachers.
The right combination:
📌 English teacher who knows how to teach + Native teacher offering natural speaking practice
This duo is a great development.
Starting with an English Teacher, Moving on with Native is the Right Way
Pedagogical formation at beginner and intermediate level, which are the most critical periods in learning English an expert English teacher will multiply your learning speed.
As Target English Academy, we offer our students:
- Trained English teachers,
- Native speaking practice after reaching the required level,
- Personalized lesson plan,
- Level assessment and regular progress reports
We offer.
The right teacher will change your learning process from start to finish.