Get Prepared to Teach English Abroad: First Week Teaching Overseas
The first week teaching in an ESL classroom can be an intimidating prospect
for many English language teachers. Here are some tips that can help you prepare:
Get to know the school procedures; how they test a student’s proficiency level, attendance
policies, etc.
Understand your responsibilities
Plan your lessons; research grammar points fully before attempting to teach them
Be punctual, professional, and organized; your job is highly regarded in most cultures
Arrive early to your classes so you can review names, test equipment, and go over your
lesson plans
Use the textbooks provided for specific curriculum; you can add your special lesson plans
after you get comfortable with the students and the school procedures
Keep a journal with thoughts on daily classes and a separate section for notes about
students
Get to know your students’ names as soon as possible
Observe other classes
For more information on preparing to teach and travel abroad, print our Preparing to Go Checklist of
things to do prior to your departure. For more ideas and resources for the classroom, visit ESL Teaching Resources.
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