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      The no#1 characteristic of a great TEFL teacher is...???
      Submitted by brenbrennan on 2 August, 2012 - 11:31

      SGI Director of Studies & Chair of LONDOSA, Josh Round talks (in free podcast) about what makes a great TEFL teacher and what kind of person he recruits  

      Josh discusses...

      1. The Performance required in class 
      2. Empathy for your learners
      3. Language learning that teachers themselves do
      4. The importance of having fun in lessons 
      5. His personal TEFL teacher recruitment policy

      http://www.tesoltraining.co.uk/blog/is-empathy-the-no1-characteristic-of...

       

      What do you think is the most important characteristic to be a great TEFL teacher?

      Is it

      ....empathy?

      ...knowledge?

      ...being personable?

      ...being strict?

       

      It would be great to hear your comments 

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      babakartal's picture
      babakartal
      characteristic
      Submitted on 5 August, 2012 - 20:02

      Hi,

      The all characteristics are important. You can't choose the one of them. Being a teacher is very important "art". I think "experience" teaches us all importance.

       thanks a lot.

      yasmein's picture
      yasmein
      I also agree with you
      Submitted on 5 August, 2012 - 23:24

      I also agree with you babakartall the all characteristics are important.