What do you like and dislike about teaching?
I like teaching but I hate preparing I like preparing but I hate teaching I hate preparing AND I hate teaching I love everything about my job
How do you prepare for your lessons?
I spend a few minutes preparing lessons I spend a few hours preparing lessons I spend my whole day preparing lessons I’ve never prepared a lesson in my life
Describe your attitude to technology
I'm a techno-snob – if a coursebook doesn’t have a CD-ROM I won’t adopt it I'm a techno-admirer – CD-ROMs are useful resources but not essential I'm a techno-sceptic – CD-ROMs look good but we don’t often use them I'm a technophobe – a CD-ROM is something I put my cup on
How would you describe “a successful lesson”?
When students learn English they can use outside class When students have fun When students feel better prepared for their exams When students stay awake
How do you get students to speak in English?
I do language activities to give students confidence I get students to talk about themselves I cover topics students can relate to I don’t encourage speaking in class, it gives me a headache
What is your ideal coursebook?
A coursebook that allows me to pick and choose my lessons A coursebook that allows me to customize my lessons A coursebook that does all the work for me