Starting With English With Experts (Previously: English By Skype)

13 Questions | By Engbyskype | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Total Attempts: 33

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It ll help you review some important aspects of working for English by Skype

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1.

Having an ice-breaker means that the student has already been assigned to me and I can plan the first lesson with them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

There is a limit on how many lessons a student can cancel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

What are two most common complaints about teachers?
- A.
  
  Teacher speaks too quickly.
- B.
  
  Teacher does not correct mistakes.
- C.
  
  Teacher does not give homework.
- D.
  
  Teacher does not use the webcam.
- E.
  
  Teacher does most of the talking himself/herself.
4.

I have to use the teaching materials that the school provides me with.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

What should you do if a student is not online?
- A.
  
  Wait for 5 mins. If they are still not online- I can log off and count the class as taught.
- B.
  
  Wait for 15 mins. If they are not online, I can log off and count the class as taught.
- C.
  
  Email the student ( with a copy to administrator) after 5 mins but continue waiting in case the student is late.
- D.
  
  Send the administrator a skype message that a student is not online.
6.

What kiind of quality control is there at the school?
- A.
  
  Students leave feedback on lessons.
- B.
  
  Administration will request recordings of some lessons.
- C.
  
  Teachers may be asked to listen to some of their lessons and critically evaluate them.
- D.
  
  Teachers may be asked to listen to other teachers' lessons and critically evaluate them.
7.

The student emails or skypes you 90 mins before the class and says that he/she can't have a lesson. Should you count the class as taught?
- A.
  
  No, as the student as given the notice.
- B.
  
  Yes, as 90 mins is not enough notice.
- C.
  
  It depends on how many other lessons the student has already cancelled.
8.

What is a student asks me to change the schedule?
- A.
  
  I can negotiate new schedule with the student directly and adjust it in the organizer myself. There is no need to notify the coordinator.
- B.
  
  I can negotiate new schedule with the student directly and adjust it in the organizer myself. I should notify the coordinator.
9.

What if my availability changes?
- A.
  
  I can email the new availability to the coordinator.
- B.
  
  I can correct the availability in the online 'availability sheet" myself. There is no need to notify the coordinator.
10.

Who should send the skype invitation before the ice-breaker/ first lesson?
- A.
  
  Teacher
- B.
  
  Student
11.

What should you do if you can't seem to find your student's skype ID/ email?
- A.
  
  Email the coordinator
- B.
  
  Look up in the organizer
12.

When should you log the lessons that you have taught?
- A.
  
  At the end of the week
- B.
  
  During the class or straight after the class
- C.
  
  Every 1-2 days
- D.
  
  Whenever is good for you
13.

What if I need to cancel the lesson with a student?
- A.
  
  I need to notify the coordinator about it.
- B.
  
  I can email the student at least a day before and offer them to reschedule. There is no need to copy the coordinator in the email.
- C.
  
  I can cancel the lesson via the Organizer. There is no need to send emails.