{"id":2534,"date":"2026-03-04T10:05:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:34:16","slug":"tefl-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice From an Expert: TEFL Interview Questions & How to Answer Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We asked Bridge grad and experienced English teacher-turned-business owner Lorena Siegel<\/a>, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to share her insights into the interview process for prospective teachers. She told us what she looks for when hiring new teachers and shares common TEFL interview questions you may be asked for online or in-person jobs, plus tips on how to answer them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting ready for any<\/em> interview can be an unnerving experience. So many questions can race through your mind, from \u201cWhat should I wear?\u201d to \u201cWhat questions will they ask me?\u201d However, TEFL interviews, whether for online or in-person teaching jobs, can feel even more nerve-racking, in part because you may be new to teaching and in part because these interviews usually take place remotely over Zoom, Teams, or another online platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the key to acing your teaching interview? Preparation. I taught English for many years, and I now run my own English language tutoring business, so I have sat on both sides of the table as an interviewee and as an interviewer. These dual perspectives help me show you how to prepare for your TEFL interview<\/a> by sharing what I look for when I hire a new teacher, the specific questions I ask during an interview (and why), and the tips I recommend as you prepare for your own interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a <\/em>TEFL certificate<\/em><\/a>. You can explore our <\/em>online TEFL courses<\/em><\/a> to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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