Step 2

Make a short video presentation of yourself.
Tell us about your experience, skills or teaching method.

General Directions:

What to do:

You must appear in the video

  • The video must last from minimum 1 minute to maximum 2 minutes
  • Record the video in settings with neutral backgrounds or those related to teaching/nationality

 

What NOT to do:

  • Supply personal contact information
  • Advertise or promote other services
  • Use music protected by copyrights or any other support for which you do not have the rights

Technical directions

WHAT TO DO
WHAT NOT TO DO
Record the video with the mobile phone in horizontal position
Record the video with the mobile phone in vertical position
Place the camera/mobile phone at eye level and look into the camera/mobile phone
Place the camera/mobile phone beneath your face and speak to it
Place the camera/mobile phone on a stable surface or use a tripod to keep the video still
Hold the camera/mobile phone in your hands or allow the camera/mobile phone to move
Lighting
Use natural daylight or strong artificial light positioned in front of you
Sound
Record in a calm setting and speak clearly
Use a microphone if possible
Background
Use a clean and tidy study room or classroom possibly with a white or light background
Do not allow any commercial logo to show

Directions on contents

Follow this outline:

Talk about yourself: Introduce yourself and communicate the languages you speak. Talk about your work experience and if you have had other interesting backgrounds.

 

Present your lessons: Present your work method and what you like about teaching. You can include specific details on the activities you carry out during lessons and show the materials you use.

 

Show your personality: Try to be yourself as much as possible. Show or tell something interesting about you. Choose clothing or a background which truly represents you. Make students feel welcome to your online lessons.

Upload a video that shows you speaking in EVERY language you teach . Example:

Easy Video Reviews

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