What Makes a Good Foreign Language Teacher

As a foreign language teacher, you must be fluent in the language you plan on teaching. You need extensive knowledge of the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation as well as an understanding of the culture in countries and locales where the language is commonly spoken. Excellent communication, organization, and teaching skills will help throughout your career. Most employers require experience working with students in a classroom setting. You need experience preparing class materials, creating and grading assignments, and delivering lessons. The best foreign language teachers have real-world experience living in the countries where the language is spoken.

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