Potential Pitfalls of the TEFL Teacher

Mistakes TEFL teachers Often Make

There are various ways in which English Language Teachers unintentionally restrict or

prevent the learning process.

Teacher Talking Time (TTT) – TEFL teachers often talk far too much which allows for

fewer opportunities for the students.

The Echo Effect – TEFL teachers often repeat what a student says in class. This may have a

negative impact on class interaction.

TEFL teacher completing sentences – Often, because students may require more time in

responding to a question, TEFL teachers may become impatient when a student pauses in

mid-sentence.

Complex instructions are very difficult for students to follow and may lead to the

students being unable to complete a task simply because they could not understand

what was expected of them.

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