Demo Lessons for ALT Applicants Pt.2

Here’s a continuation of our blog article on how to have a smooth demo lesson during ALT Application process. Please read and learn through these tips, it will be very helpful for you as you go along your journey as an ALT of Japan.

3. Hold your Flashcards Properly

This may sound so cliché, as we always hear this reminder in almost all the articles and tips on how create a perfect lesson as a teacher. Holding your flashcards properly may sound so simple but most of the ALTs would tend to do this very simple thing. By organizing your Flashcards, you are giving out an impression that you are also an organized person with an organized mind.

4. Avoid talking too much

As what the saying goes, less talk, less mistakes. Part of your Demo Lesson will be a very brief but concise self-introduction. It is normally modeled or based on your first working day as an ALT in which you will be introducing yourself to the Japanese students.

Please be reminded that you will be telling a story to students of a second language. You should always based your words according to the English level and abilities of your students.

The information that you will be telling to the students would be useless if they won’t understand you. Make your self-introduction and demo lesson as simple, short, and engaging as possible.

5. Dress to Impress

Due to the corona virus pandemic, most interviews now adays are usually done online. Despite of it being an online appointment, you still need to look decent when talking to your recruiter.

First impression really matters. Your appearance can be a minor thing and is often overlooked by a lot of people. However, this little detail would imply that you are, and you will be taking this job seriously. That you give value and respect to the person that you will be having the interview with. So, please give it your best foot forward!