Language Learning and Teaching: Importance of Second Language Learning and TEFL Methodologies for English Language Teachers

Language Learning
and Teaching

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY.............................................................................................................................3
English Language teachers needs to understand Second Language Learning and TEFL
methodologies. How can such knowledge help them to be better teachers?.........................3
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................11
Books and Journals:.............................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
In educational institutions, it becomes necessary for the students to learn the language.
It is a compulsory subject for all students (Shadiev & Yang, (2020)). With the help of
language learning and teaching programs, students are able to get the opportunity for
exploding how languages are learned. it will also help the student how they are most
effectively through the language. It is a belief that all students must learn at least one world
language in addition to English. In this report, it will discuss the topic of language learning
which is required by the individual in order to achieve their goals and objectives. It will also
discuss the necessity of understanding of second language learning and TEFL methodologies
for English language teachers.
MAIN BODY
English Language teachers needs to understand Second Language Learning and TEFL
methodologies. How can such knowledge help them to be better teachers?
Language is defined as a shared set of verbal quotes which includes Spanish, English,
French, Mandarin and Swahili. But it is necessary to understand that language is defined as a
generic which is a communicative phenomenon that is used for the description of instructions
(Wang, Derakhshan & Zhang, (2021)). It is identified that teachers and students in the
colleges and schools used spoken in written language so that they are able to communicate
with each other in order to present the task, and academic content, engage in the learning
process, etc. This is the reason that students are required to learn the language read and write.
It is identified that language is important for learning as well as teaching. In the early years, it
is identified that children are learning both spoken and written language. As a person
progresses, it is found that language becomes very important because even in their career
path the skills can be demonstrated through words or language only. As we already know that
having a knowledge of a foreign language becomes beneficial for an individual in the respect
of their career, understanding of different cultures and ease of communication. In the format
time, it is found that human beings are illiterate and that's why they are not dependent upon
the return words. But now we are living in a text-rich environment where education is
becoming very important for each and every individual (Lou & Noels, (2019)). It is identified
that language is becoming a common item in the process of education which start with
learning to speak. It is possible with the help of listening to the sounds that are created by
people.

Language learning and teaching have become a necessity for students as well as
teachers. Without learning a common language it is not possible for the individual to
communicate their message to other people. In educational institutions, it is identified that
teachers are teaching the language in the classroom so that all students are able to read and
write the language. One thing which is very important to understand is that English is found
to be one of the most important languages which becomes a common language for every
national individual (Suhendi, (2018)). When individuals are able to understand the English
language then they can easily communicate with other nations. For example, German people
will communicate with the use of the English language to Japanese language people. It is
identified that English language teachers need to understand second language learning.
Learning another language is very important as it provides many benefits which
include greater academic achievement, a positive attitude and greater cognitive development
towards cultural and other languages (Nariyati & Pratiwi, (2020)). It is identified that
language learning is necessary for all students so that they are able to effectively function in
the modern global marketplace. There are many benefits that are provided by language
learning which include enhanced problem-solving skills, better memory, improvement in
verbal and spatial abilities, etc.
For English teachers, it becomes very important for them to have knowledge of a
second language. Some important reasons for learning a second language from the English
teachers include:
 It is identify that if the teacher has an understanding of another language then they can
easily tailor the instructions in order to meet the needs and requirements of a diverse
group of learners. It is necessary to understand that the classroom is not necessary to
have a common culture and background for all individuals (Abdel-Reheem Amin,
(2020)). It is very definite for the Teachers that they will meet with a diverse group of
learners. Due to such a type of group, it becomes necessary for the teachers so that
they are able to meet the needs and wants of all students.
 It is found that English teachers should know about the second language because
every day the complexity of education and the business environment is increasing.
This is the reason that it becomes necessary for each English teacher to provide
knowledge and information about the second languages to the students so that they
can develop more skills which help them to develop career opportunities. In order to