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Language teachers help students learn a second language. Some teach in classrooms, and others interact with students online. In a language teacher interview, you should expect questions about your teaching experience, education, and the languages you speak.

Top Language Teacher Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: What tools do you use to teach students?

How to answer
How to answer: This question lets you showcase your teaching skills. You can talk about methods like showing movies or videos in the foreign language, singing songs in the language with students, assigning homework, or using visual aids.
Question 2

Question #2: Why did you decide to be a language teacher?

How to answer
How to answer: With this question, you can convince the interviewer that your goals align with theirs. Talk about why you're passionate about teaching and what events led you to choose a foreign language as a subject. For example, you could discuss your first trip to a foreign country and how much you enjoyed learning a new language.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you keep students motivated and prevent frustration?

How to answer
How to answer: Learning a new language is difficult, and some students could give up without a skilled teacher to motivate them. Talk about how you would focus more on comprehension than grammar or pronunciation. You can also discuss the benefits of giving students attainable tasks and praising them for their progress. If possible, mention a student who excelled and benefited from their new language skills.

1,277 language teacher interview questions shared by candidates

Have you co-taught before What are the main difference between au and japanese classroom culturally Do you have piercings/tattoos What aspects of your culture would you teach your class What hobbies would you share with students Why your preferences Would you be willing to teach countryside Have you lived in Japan Why the JET program How would you teach Australian animals Being assistant would you do songs and dances with class How will your time in Japan specifically help you once you leave How long do you plan on staying Would you be willing to work on public holidays Goal of jet program What would you do if your JTE made a mistake Japanese questions
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Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

Interviewed at JET Program

4★
May 11, 2023

Have you co-taught before What are the main difference between au and japanese classroom culturally Do you have piercings/tattoos What aspects of your culture would you teach your class What hobbies would you share with students Why your preferences Would you be willing to teach countryside Have you lived in Japan Why the JET program How would you teach Australian animals Being assistant would you do songs and dances with class How will your time in Japan specifically help you once you leave How long do you plan on staying Would you be willing to work on public holidays Goal of jet program What would you do if your JTE made a mistake Japanese questions

If you have any awkward gaps in your resume or blips in your education - they will definitely ask you about it. I ended up attending three different universities before I managed to get my degree, and it was literally one of the first things they asked me about. The real reasons for my messy university career are not the kind of thing you want to discuss in an interview, so I struggled to gloss over it!
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Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

Interviewed at JET Program

4★
Feb 19, 2024

If you have any awkward gaps in your resume or blips in your education - they will definitely ask you about it. I ended up attending three different universities before I managed to get my degree, and it was literally one of the first things they asked me about. The real reasons for my messy university career are not the kind of thing you want to discuss in an interview, so I struggled to gloss over it!

The only question I specifically remember is, "Would you be willing to teach in a location that requires you to drive a car?" (This would entail a right-hand-drive, traveling the left side of the road, and passing a test to get your Japanese license if you intend to stay for more than a year.) Among other things, you will most likely get asked to expand on your reasons for wanting to live in Japan, and for wanting to teach English specifically. None of the questions were particularly difficult or out-of-the-ordinary.
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Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

Interviewed at Interac

2.6★
Mar 14, 2023

The only question I specifically remember is, "Would you be willing to teach in a location that requires you to drive a car?" (This would entail a right-hand-drive, traveling the left side of the road, and passing a test to get your Japanese license if you intend to stay for more than a year.) Among other things, you will most likely get asked to expand on your reasons for wanting to live in Japan, and for wanting to teach English specifically. None of the questions were particularly difficult or out-of-the-ordinary.

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