1.

The Importance of English

English is the most widespread language in the world. There are more than 350,000,000
native English speakers and more than 400,000,000 speakers of English as a second
language. The importance of English is not just in how many people speak it but in what it
is used for. English is the major language of news and information in the world. It is the
language of business and government it is also used for maritime communication,
international air traffic control and international academic conferences. Even though it does
not have the greatest number of speakers in the world, it is the most widely used language
in the world, and it will be used by more people in the future. Being able to speak English
allows you to communicate effectively in numerous countries, and this opens up lots of
possibilities for you in terms of the countries you could choose to look for a job, you wont
have to worry about getting lost when you travel to an English-speaking country.

2. Role of English teacher in todays world

In the past teachers used to be the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of
their students' school life. They used to be the authority in the class and often took over
the role of parents. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how
to tackle them. Although they are still considered to be a kind of leader in the class, they
can be thought of as facilitators in the learning process. They are supporters rather than
educators and also advisors towards parents. If we focus on the teaching process, we
realize that teachers in modern classrooms are no longer lecturers, they are facilitators,
their main task is to set goals and organize the learning process according to what
students need. They have independence to choose the teaching materials, design classes
on their own and teach their pupils so that they can perform well both at examinations and
in life.

3. Status of English teachers

The teacher of English is a respected, independent, professional worker. The English

teacher is no worse off than teachers of many other subjects on the contrary he English
teacher among his fellow teachers enjoys a respect and prestige greater. Moreover, is
tacitly accepted, you won't encountered no trained teachers of English who were trying to
be teachers of something else because of lack of prestige of English.

4. Challenge of teaching English

For most of us, teaching English is an enjoyable experience, and helping our students is
rewarding. However, the English language classroom also presents challenges that can
test our patience and ability to be effective. English teachers around the world face many
of the same difficulties. Our classes can be large, sometimes with over 40 students; we
often have multiple English proficiency levels in the same classroom, which makes
planning lessons and meeting all our students needs difficult. Some of us have limited
materials, or have to adapt or create our own. Providing opportunities for students to
practice the language can also be a challenge, especially if we have shy students or big
classes.