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Thanks everyone!! Despite "first day jitters" my first day(s) of class went very well, thanks to your advice to simply work on "getting to know you" type of stuff.

Christy

Thank you! That I can do, and as I interact with the children in a "fun" setting I can discern the general English level. Any other good "first day" games? As a new teacher, I think it will be important to make clear that I am the authority in class and not allow my class to go wild. Any tips from m...

Hello, I recently arrived in Taiwan and will start teaching English in an elementary school in a couple of weeks. Although I have received my TEFL certificate through an accredited institution, I have little classroom teaching experience and would appreciate any ideas you might have for the first da...