English Teacher Interview Questions And Answers Pdf

So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country? The next step on becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview. Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing. For face-to-face interviews it is important to be early but not too early make sure that you research the route to the school before the interview day. You must remember to dress smartly; many teaching jobs are in holiday destinations and some people seem to forget the difference between what is suitable for work and what is suitable for the beach. If you are being interviewed over the phone, be clear on the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a set of cards to practice unreal conditionals questions and short answers with your ESL students. They work in pairs or groups and interview each other.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Before we answer this question we will first look at the three most common routes towards TEFL qualifications. A TEFL qualification is usually a prerequisite when looking for TEFL employment of any kind. These are: 1) Online courses: a 120-hour TEFL certificate course is the entry level qualification for most jobs. This type of course is conducted 100% online. 2) In-class courses: this type of course is conducted 100% in-class at a location somewhere in the world. Typically these courses also involve teaching practice. 3) Combined courses: this type of course is conducted by a combination of online study followed by a short in-class attendance to complete teaching practice. Three most common working options What other roles can TEFL teachers move into? School manager/director of studies...  [Read more]

hey there it's liza here how are you doing guys um i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session and i should say it's an unusual time for me to start my live stream uh however from now on we're going to go live uh on different days at different time uh just to make sure that we can uh help out as many people as it is possible and there are some people who can't make it on my regular day and at my regular time so that is why i'm here today uh it's actually 10 am at my place and i should say it's just the best way to start my um day my work day because um i can meet this um interesting people who are motivated and um proactive to change their career or i don't know like develop careers so i'm super glad to be here and if you see and hear me please let me know via the chat box so uh...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Many ESL teachers have never even heard of phonetics or phonology, yet they use these aspects of speech naturally when they speak. Phonetics and phonology are two areas of linguistics that study the sounds of language. Phonetics focuses on individual sounds, while phonology studies the features and combination of sounds (McMahon, 1-3). There are two reasons why ESL teachers need to know phonetics and phonology: first, it helps them to conceptualize English in a way that their students can understand; and second, it helps them to address their students' difficult pronunciation problems. Why Students Suffer from Pronunciation Issues? Lack of Subject Knowledge Sound Awareness Teacher as a Role Model Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related...  [Read more]

hi welcome guys linda here from itt for another live session this week i'm so happy to be here today the weather is great today the lighting is good uh if you were watching last week uh yeah it was pretty much like the end of the world weather here and it suddenly turned super dark and i don't have a light or anything like a ring light so um but today it's great i feel good i have my coffee right here even though it's almost gone but um yeah so happy to be here if you can see me if you can hear me please just drop a high into the comments we are live on facebook and we're also live on youtube and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks for the download we really appreciate it we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes you can find the podcast on all major...  [Read more]

Many employers prefer to interview and hire English teachers ahead of time, directly from their home countries. This approach is especially prevalent in nations such as China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the U.A.E., among others. The hiring process usually starts with email applications, progressing to interviews conducted via Skype or phone calls. This method is advantageous for novice teachers or those unfamiliar with overseas travel, providing them a secured position before arriving. What are the benefits of getting a TEFL job in advance? Which countries in Asia hire English teachers in advance? Which countries in the Middle East hire English teachers in advance? Which countries in Europe hire English teachers in advance? Which countries in Latin America hire English teachers...  [Read more]

hey guys it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly itttt live session uh today we are going to talk um about some usual teaching stuff and if you are interested in anything related to tefl teaching or um probably career building so feel free to uh comment and i'll try to help you out and reach you back with uh my thoughts and ideas um and maybe you'll find um my suggestions useful okay uh i have to fix my camera just slightly i feel like it's moving moving down somehow so um i hope that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly and if you see this video if you see this live please let me know where are you guys from so what's something is wrong with my camera uh for some reason i don't know why but uh it's just moving it's just uh going down for some reason...  [Read more]

hello hello and welcome my name is linda thanks so much for tuning in um yeah i'm back here again like every week i guess um live with itt talking about yet another very exciting and interesting teaching and tefl topic today and i think especially this topic is going to be so useful um and it's i think not talked about enough right we always talk about how to choose the correct tefl course how to choose you know how to find jobs and all this kind of stuff but not we're not going down into the nitty-gritty of the actual tefl interview and that's what we're gonna do today so we are talking about the 15 most asked questions in a tefl interview and hi guys thanks so much for watching i see we already have a couple of people here if you can see me if you can hear me as always please drop a...  [Read more]

hey guys it's lizzy here and i'm happy to welcome you at another ittttts live stream uh if you don't know me yet i'm a non-native esl teacher i also passed a tefl certification uh several years ago and uh if you are here to learn a little bit more about uh tefl certification uh and uh particularly how to be a non-native esl teacher uh these days i'm here to help you out so feel free to ask me whatever um comes to your mind whatever disturbs you maybe because i am that person who is like 100 percent on your side i'm also a non-native esl teacher and um it took me a while to overcome some challenges being a non-native teacher so feel free to ask me anything by the way i have prepared several questions from from our channel on youtube so i'm gonna take those questions um to answer but if you...  [Read more]

hello and welcome my name is linda from itt um thanks for tuning in if you are watching for the first time thanks so much welcome and if you've seen me before on one of our lives welcome back thanks for joining us again if you can see me and you can hear me please let me know in the comments so that i know that everything is working well and also please let me know where you're watching from that's always very interesting for me to know i am in south korea so it's actually friday morning right now it's 10 a.m so i have my morning coffee right here that i might have to uh take a few sips from here and there um but yeah where are you watching from let me know i really i'm really curious to know and today we are talking about well you can actually see right here how does this work where is...  [Read more]

hello everybody hello and welcome we're actually also going live on instagram today so i'm gonna check that out as well so when i look here hi this is on instagram and when i look here this is on facebook and youtube so hopefully everything will be working fine i hope everybody can hear me well and can see me as well so this is the first time that we're actually live on instagram and on facebook and youtube at the same time so i have a lot of screens here in front of me hello there i see somebody tuned in on instagram and a couple of people here as well on facebook and youtube so i hope everything is going well today hi great okay so unfortunately if you're watching on instagram um you won't be able to see like the screen and maybe some questions that i'm popping in there but um that's...  [Read more]

At ITTT we are dedicated to training new teachers to become effective and confident professionals who are capable of working in English language classrooms worldwide. Throughout the training process we are here to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right course all the way through to finding the best job to suit your plans. Inevitably you will have many questions along the way which is why we have put together the following FAQ section that should help to answer some of the most common queries. What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?    TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These descriptions are generally used interchangeably, however, TESOL is more common in the...  [Read more]

For those aspiring to teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), especially non-native speakers, a high level of English proficiency is essential. Specifically, you should have an English language proficiency that aligns with at least the C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). TEFL primarily involves teaching English in regions where English is not the predominant language, so instructors need a deep understanding and command of the language. Who can be a TEFL teacher? Why is TEFL certification important? Do you have to be a native English speaker to teach EFL? The profession of teaching is regulated throughout the world, although the level of regulation varies from country to country. This is also true of the EFL teaching sector, however, there...  [Read more]

During a TEFL interview, employers aim to gauge your teaching aptitude, experience, and cultural adaptability. Common questions you might encounter include: Being prepared with thoughtful answers to these typical TEFL interview inquiries will enhance your chances of making a lasting impression and securing the position. What are the most common questions to expect in a TEFL job interview? What work related questions should I expect in a TEFL job interview? Is there such a thing as a typical TEFL job interview? The employer will certainly want to form an impression of who you are as a person, so expect questions such as: What do you like to do in your spare time? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years? If the job is outside of your home country...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun ESL board game about Canada. Students answer questions, describe the pictures, or give the English word for the thing/activity in the picture.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Deciding whether it is easier to teach English to children or adults is subjective. Children are naturally curious, but their attention spans can be short, necessitating dynamic and engaging methods. Adults, on the other hand, often learn with a clear purpose and are self-motivated, yet they might require a deeper understanding of technical aspects like grammar. Both age groups present distinct challenges and benefits, and the ease of teaching hinges on the educator's adaptability to each group's unique needs and learning styles. Motivation and classroom management Lesson content Games and activities Student expectations Getting students to talk in English Teacher/student relationships When engaging with young learners, it is essential to keep them intrigued and motivated, regardless of...  [Read more]

The straightforward answer is NO. Aspiring TEFL instructors often wonder about this, but the primary requirement is a profound mastery of English. While knowing the native language of your destination country can offer advantages in daily life and understanding cultural nuances, it is not a prerequisite for most employers. Your expertise in English will foster an immersive learning environment, encouraging students to actively engage with the language. What will I need to teach English as a foreign language? How will I teach English if I don't speak the local language? What are the benefits of learning the local language? How to learn another language while teaching English abroad The prerequisites often differ based on the region and specific employer. Universally, a profound grasp of...  [Read more]

hello everybody so lizzy is here and i'm super happy to welcome you to this uh itttt live session uh it's a bit unusual uh time to meet uh because my sessions are um usually on tuesdays and today is saturday anyway um i'm super happy that um you could make it and i could make it as well so today's session uh is going to be slightly different uh because we are going to um talk with my good old friend on the point of china and i know that many people are interested about this topic uh so stay tuned because just in just in a moment he will join me uh to talk about work in china and stuff like that and if you guys have any questions uh feel free to ask them via the comment section and as for the um as for the timing for today we are going to um talk um around 60 minutes approximately um and...  [Read more]

  Do I need a 120-hour TEFL course to teach English abroad or online? Are all 120-hour TEFL courses the same? How much should a 120-hour TEFL course online cost? Let's answer these questions during this live session! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Job interviews are notorious for causing anxiety, but if you know what to expect and you prepare accordingly you should find they are not as bad as you are expecting. The essential nature of any interview is to show that you are confident in your teaching ability, keen to get started, and able to fit into the existing workforce. By doing some research and planning in advance, you should be able to demonstrate all of this and land the job on the spot. How do I prepare for an interview for teaching English abroad? What are the basic things to remember for a TEFL job interview? How should I dress for a TEFL job interview? What language should I use in a TEFL job interview? What cultural issues should I be aware of during a TEFL job interview? What are the most common questions to...  [Read more]

  "How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don't have any previous teaching experience?" This live session will answer this question and show you exactly HOW you can move abroad to teach English without any teaching experience and the best countries to do so! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don't have any previous teaching experience? This live session will answer this question and show you exactly HOW you can move abroad to teach English without any teaching experience and the best countries to do so! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TESOL Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Hi, welcome to another live session. My name is Linda and I'm here for ITTT. Today we are going to talk about 10 questions you should ask before accepting a teaching job abroad. You should ask these questions to your potential employer before you finalize things, before you sign the contract, to make sure everything is in order, to make sure you know what you're getting into and that everything is all good and okay. Basically, that's what we're going to talk about today. We've talked a lot about how to find a job, how to find a job in different regions, how to find a job in Europe, how to find a teaching job in Asia, different teaching programs, all of that kind of stuff. We also talked about how, or no, we talked about the most asked questions that you will be asked during a job...  [Read more]

  Our next main issue is going to be that of giving students individual attention. Here many classroom management and leaving potential discipline problems can be avoided by applying some simple rules to giving your students attention. The first one is to think about the way in which you ask questions. Don't ask questions in a predictable order. If you just go around the class asking questions from one person to the next then the person at the end of the class will know that it's going to be some time before you actually get to them. So try to mix up the way in which you're asking questions. In terms of answers to questions don't allow individual students to dominate all of the answers. One of the things that we can do to help this particular issue is to use the students names as...  [Read more]

After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Mark Crocker TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching online offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility that many teachers find refreshing in comparison to a regular in-class job. ✅ However, it can also be a tough environment to work in if you approach it in the wrong way. Take a look at these simple tips for maintaining motivation when teaching English online.Are you teaching English online and finding it difficult to stay motivated? Take a look at our simple tips to help you stay at the top of your game. Mark...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal In June 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union and the "British exit" has since be referred to as "Brexit". Three years later there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding possible repercussions, whether they end up positive or negative because the process is far from complete, detailed agreements are not finalized, and Brexit may even end up being canceled – even if only temporarily. People working in Europe as EFL teachers outside of their own country may feel unsure about their future, and those who are intending to work in European countries will be finding it difficult to plan, but what are the various outcomes that could occur over the next few months and years? Teachers From Europe Working in the UK Teachers From Non-European...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun past simple Wh questions ESL game to help you teach your students how to make questions in the past simple tense.   To play the game, divide the students into pairs (A and B) and give each student a corresponding part of the worksheet and each pair two dice. Student B begins by rolling the dice and adding up the numbers rolled. Student A then formulates the past simple question that corresponds to the number on their worksheet. For example, if Student B rolls a two, Student A asks question two on their worksheet, i.e. 'What did you wear yesterday?' If Student B answers correctly, Student A crosses off the question. If Student B makes a grammatical mistake or is unable to answer appropriately in the form...  [Read more]

Attire expectations vary widely based on the school's policies: Pro Tip: To avoid confusion, inquire about the dress code during the job interview. As a rule of thumb, it is wise to err on the side of professionalism on your first day, adjusting as you gauge the school's culture. What should I wear for a TEFL job interview? What about tattoos and piercings? What about facial hair? Which countries have specific expectations when it comes to appearance? When preparing for a TEFL job interview, attire plays a pivotal role in making a strong first impression: In essence, prioritize a professional appearance throughout the TEFL job application and interview process to boost your prospects. Also read: What questions should I ask a TEFL employer? Although tattoos and piercings have become more...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This fun activity helps your students practice the verb to be in the past simple by playing a board game where they give true or false answers to questions.   Give each group of three or four a copy of the game board, a set of true or false cards, a dice and counters. The students shuffle the cards and place them face down in a pile next to the game board. The players then take it in turns to roll the dice and move their counter along the board. When a player lands on a square, they pick up a true or false card from the pile and look at it, without showing it to anyone. The player then answers the question on the square using was or were by giving either true or false information as indicated on the card. Next, the other...  [Read more]