Language Teacher Interview Questions

“How would you plan a class to introduce kids to the ABCs?”

“You have to design a lesson where you teach three aspects of American culture - what three aspects do you choose and how do you represent each of them with an object.”

“There was one member of my interview panel who seemed like he wanted to get me flustered. I learned afterwards that many interviewees have that experience. The question I was asked that got me the…”

“Why did you put on your application that you would prefer teaching younger students?”

“I'm very confused that you would ask someone that you have only known for 3 months to write you a recommendation letter. They obviously wouldn't know you very well so I would be interested in hearing…”

“You will have a hard time as a woman in Japan, but you specifically would probably have an even harder time as a black woman. Explain to me how you would deal with this, especially if a student were…”

“Would I be willing to work with elementary school students--and, if so, would I be willing to sing, dance, etc. to warm them up to the English language?”

“Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a class of Japanese students.”

“How will you handle stress in Japan?”