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TEFL/TESOL Interview Prep
Prepare for ESL teaching applications, interviews, demo lessons, and contract conversations with practical examples and exercises.
What you'll learn
How each lesson works
Every lesson mixes short teaching cards with 8-plus kinds of interactive exercises. No passive reading. You practice as you go.
Teaching cards
Short, no-fluff explanations
Multiple choice
Pick the natural option
Fill in the blank
Type the right word
Word reorder
Build sentences from tiles
Match pairs
Connect phrase to meaning
Dialogues
Read + pick the best reply
True / false
Test what you know
Error correction
Fix the sentence
Listening
Play, then answer
Curriculum
19 lessons · 4h 8m total
What ESL Employers Actually Look For
Writing a Teaching Resume That Gets Callbacks
Cover Letters for ESL Jobs (With Templates)
Common ESL Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
"Why Do You Want to Teach English?" (Real Answers)
"How Would You Teach [Grammar Point]?" Framework
Cultural Fit Questions: What They're Really Asking
Questions You Should Ask the School
How to Plan a 15-Minute Demo Lesson
Common Demo Lesson Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Teaching to an Empty Room vs. Real Students
Demo Lesson Templates for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Red Flags in ESL Job Contracts
Understanding Housing, Flights, and Benefits Packages
Negotiating Your Contract (Yes, You Can)
Country-by-Country: What to Expect (Asia, Middle East, Europe)
Surviving Your First Week at a New School
Building Relationships With Co-Teachers and Staff
When the Reality Doesn't Match the Job Ad
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Get this courseTry a free lesson firstPractical notes for planning your lessons
Prepare accurate applications, learner-focused teaching demos, and informed questions about ESL employment conditions.
ESL hiring requirements differ by role and jurisdiction. Separate mandatory eligibility from employer preferences and demonstrate teaching skill with a clear objective, practice, and learning check.
Verify eligibility before tailoring
Read the vacancy and current official immigration or program rules. Check degrees, licenses, certification, work permission, and language requirements where applicable. Do not normalize discriminatory preferences as universal rules or assume a TEFL certificate replaces legal eligibility. Date sources and confirm unclear requirements with the employer.
An accurate teaching application
Use relevant experience, including accurately labelled tutoring, practicum, volunteer work, and transferable training. Include provider, qualification, dates, learner group, and responsibilities only when true. A one-page early-career resume is a useful format, not a universal limit. Include a photo or personal information only when appropriate for the application and local norms.
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