Seeking for some useful tips for succeeding a TEFL interview? NCTEFL community has some which will aid you by giving you an amazing opportunity of Teaching English Abroad.

1. Count Your TEFL Interview into a
Successful one!
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2. With the quote- “Prepare your umbrella before it rains”, it is thought that
the homework is very much essential and important for every single thing.
However, it is more critical when it comes to a job interview, isn’t it? It is
quite comprehensible that you cannot change your professional experience
time which can be of one year or just a month or more.
Nevertheless, you can give an impression to your interviewers throughout
your interview sitting. This is the minimum thing you can do and a TEFL
interview is also the same as other interviews. You need to give your best
shot! The best way to nail the interview is by being well-prepared.
Curious about how to click a TEFL interview? Here are some helpful tips!
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3. So you’ve completed your TEFL course recently
and applied for your dream job Teaching English
Abroad. Now you are heading towards your first
TEFL job interview but are the thought of
interview questions panicking you?
Don’t worry it won’t be so as you will get some
idea regarding a TEFL interview. All you need to
know is what types of questions they are so that
you can start preparing for it.
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4. The recruiters want to know about:
• Your language wakefulness
• Your classroom management skills and
experience
• Your interests, expectations and ambitions
• Your previous work experience
• Reason to choose TEFL as a career
These are some of the broad areas of an interview
hence, let’s look at the Top 5 general questions of
TEFL interview!
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5. 1. Your awareness of the city or the country
• You need to show the recruiters that you are very much serious about
the job. Prepare yourself by reading up on the particular country or the
city that the vacancy is in. Tell them some specifics about the city or the
country.
• This will impress them and will also show them that you are aware of
the particular country or the city.
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6. 2.The reason behind your interest in teaching in a
particular city/country
• The interviewer will want to know why you
would like to live in there, what thrills you
personally and professionally about the place
etc.
• Avoid talking too much about your to traveling
wish as they might think that you are not serious
about the job.
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7. 3. Your opinions about the most important qualities of a
TEFL teacher
• The recruiters will want to know your opinions about a
good and professional TEFL teacher. So, make sure you
will deliver all your homework in a good way.
• Some examples of it may include the communication
skills, endurance, sense of humour, time management,
compassionate, resourcefulness and many more. You
need to describe why these are important as per your
opinion.
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8. 4. Your main concern about relocating and
working in another country
• This will depend on the location. Hence, make
sure to explicate about your concerns.
• Try to show them that you have thought of ways
to overcome these concerns and you will enjoy
the time there. This will show them that you are
confident enough for finding ways of different
challenges.
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9. 5. A short Demo class about
language/grammar
• The recruiters will want to get an idea of your
expertise and teaching skills.
• You need to explain the diverse
characteristics needed to teach the specific
language point like grammar, elocution,
speaking, motivation tactics, classroom
management techniques etc.
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10. If you don’t have any professional experience yet,
you can share your TEFL training knowledge. You
can find more suggestions in TEFL community
forums. At the end of the interview, thank the
interviewers for their time. Follow up after a
sensible time period. Remember that you have
applied for a teaching profession and the important
qualities in a teacher are responsiveness, self-
confidence and being peaceful. Be smart and act
like a teacher in your interview.
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11. Let us look at what we have learnt
• A TEFL interview is the only time where an employer can meet you therefore,
it's essential to make the right impression, isn’t it?
• There is an array of possible questions that interviewers can ask a candidate.
• The recruiters want to know about your interests, your opinions, your
personality, skills everything.
• Awareness about the city or the country is crucial.
• The idea of some of the important qualities of a TEFL teacher is needed.
• A short Demo class will be helpful for an impression.
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12. References:
• https://www.eslbase.com/tefl/tefl-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-
them
• https://www.teachlingo.com/blog/common-esl-tefl-interview-questions
• https://www.global-english.com/blog/tefl-interviews-what-to-expect-and-
how-to-succeed/
• https://www.i-to-i.com/tefl-blog/tefl-jobs-and-graduates/5-top-tefl-interview-
questions/
• https://www.teachinghouse.com/teach-abroad/job-tips/tefl-interview
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