What are the interview skills for English teachers?

At present, there are more and more English training institutions in the society, and the demand for English teachers is also increasing. At the same time, the recruitment units’ requirements for English teachers are also increasing. Applicants can only do it before the test. Only when you are fully prepared can you be calm during the interview. In view of the problems that candidates may easily encounter during the interview process, here are four tips to help candidates pass the interview smoothly:

1. Pay attention to your dress and have a humble attitude

When the applicant enters the examination room, the first thing the interviewer sees is the applicant's appearance and demeanor. The interviewer's first impression of the applicant will more or less affect the applicant's evaluation, so the applicant is Sufficient attention should be paid to instrument appearance. It is recommended that candidates wear formal business attire during interviews. This is the most versatile and safest attire. Women can wear a little light makeup to look elegant and confident. As long as men are clean and tidy, it is best not to have a beard. Try to maintain a serious, humble, confident and natural state during the entire interview process. No matter how educated you are or how experienced you are, no one is perfect, so don't be arrogant or look down on the interviewer. Applicants must be well behaved and fluent in spoken language. At the end of the interview, also say goodbye to the interviewer with a smile.

2. The content of the trial lecture highlights key points

The trial lecture is a key link in whether the applicant can be hired. Some schools specify the content of the trial lectures, while some schools do not specify the content. When the content of the trial lectures is not specified, you must choose content of moderate difficulty based on the school you are applying for and your own level. The harder the better, not necessarily the more difficult. Because the interviewer will not only look at your English speaking level through the trial lecture, but also whether you have the potential to be a teacher. Generally, trial lecture time is limited. How to perform to the best of your ability within the limited time requires candidates to highlight key points during the lecture. It is said that there must be highlights in the course manuscript, do not cover everything, and discard those parts that cannot highlight your abilities. Use your strengths to their best advantage.

3. Teacher-student interaction Teacher-student interaction is an essential part of active classroom atmosphere. English teachers should choose corresponding teacher-student interaction methods according to the age groups of students. Primary and middle school students usually use games and activities to mobilize students' enthusiasm; high school students and college students can use discussions on hot topics to stimulate students' logical analysis abilities. Of course, there are many forms of interaction, the purpose of which is to allow students to fully understand the key points of the content, and at the same time, your class will appear colorful.

4. Pay attention to details

Sometimes, it is the details that determine whether you can win. Therefore, details cannot be ignored. Try to communicate in English throughout the entire interview process, and try not to use Chinese. Speak fluently, do not repeat or pause, and pay attention to the intonation and speed of your voice. The expression should be logical and the ideas should be clear. At the same time, it should be noted that during the lecture process, it is best to give lectures without books and lesson plans, write on the blackboard appropriately, and write neatly.

I hope the above four interview tips can give some help to friends who are applying for English teacher jobs. During the interview process, don’t be overly nervous and stick to the end. Even if you don’t perform well in some parts of the process, you must persist. Completed. Finally, I wish all candidates a successful interview.