How to Be a Confident Teacher: 16 Tips to Unlock Your Potential

Confidence in the classroom is something that all teachers grapple with at some point in their teaching careers. I've trained thousands of teachers in my life and confidence (or lack thereof) can be a serious detriment to their growth as educators. So, how do you become more confident?
In this confidence series, we cover 16 tips on how to be more confident in the classroom. Even if you struggle with confidence and your role as a teacher, by applying these tips, you will naturally look confident to your students. This dynamic starts a positive feedback loop. You look confident, so your class responds to you better. Because they respond to you better, you become more self-assured - and so on.
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Timestamp
0:00 Intro
1:35 Control variables
2:37 Know your students
3:45 Join The Language House
3:59 Get great materials
4:53 Become an expert
5:43 Presense is everything
7:05 Your voice is king
8:23 Practice with your peers

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  • @merlenh8405
    @merlenh84058 ай бұрын

    Yes, yes, yes!!! 👍🏽 I started teaching English in classrooms over 40 years ago (!) and these tips of yours are timeless. Folks, listen to Chris!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @Shelly-Ann-ep2in
    @Shelly-Ann-ep2in8 ай бұрын

    I am in China, and these videos are preparing me before the classroom. First time teaching, and I wish to do well.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    8 ай бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @suedeheadd
    @suedeheadd21 күн бұрын

    i'm currently 16 and i've been hired by one of my ex-teachers to help her during english tutoring (i'm self taught, so doing all the explaining can be both hard and exhausting when dealing with children). i currently struggle a bunch with keeping 9-10 year olds engaged in class. i noticed i might be lacking presence or even authority in the classroom (which hinders the quality of the classes) so these tips are great! thank you for this video :)

  • @bruh-ch3hb
    @bruh-ch3hb9 ай бұрын

    the beginning is so me omg 😭

  • @ancadan9935

    @ancadan9935

    9 ай бұрын

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    Keep growing!

  • @najatskitchen
    @najatskitchen9 ай бұрын

    Great tips. Thanks so much for sharing them.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 😉

  • @meetthefabulous
    @meetthefabulous9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Chris! I really need those tips 😍

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to give you those tips 🥇

  • @agnesskaoma9599
    @agnesskaoma9599Ай бұрын

    I love this first time experience

  • @anhton3360
    @anhton33609 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the sound advice ❤❤❤

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @user-ki5op2vn8t
    @user-ki5op2vn8t9 ай бұрын

    Good information thanks

  • @Actionman7334
    @Actionman73348 ай бұрын

    Chris is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His tips and tricks have helped me so much in my career as an ESL teacher! Thanks so much!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the compliment! Almost a year since you graduated! I hope you’re doing!

  • @Actionman7334

    @Actionman7334

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm really doing great! I can't believe it's been a year. @@TheLanguageHouseTEFL

  • @user-qz5ie1sx4c
    @user-qz5ie1sx4c6 ай бұрын

    Your videos are so useful. 🙏

  • @Africanbalkanqueen
    @Africanbalkanqueen2 ай бұрын

    Love this😊

  • @Shelly-Ann-ep2in
    @Shelly-Ann-ep2in8 ай бұрын

    Great videos and tips Chris.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @lucytaylor8315
    @lucytaylor8315Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for these- I start teaching on Wednesday and confidence is really the only thing I’m worried about- the thought of being observed😩 thanks!

  • @petrasingh1970
    @petrasingh19709 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    Your welcome 🙏

  • @boudraadouaa8269
    @boudraadouaa82699 ай бұрын

    Thank u teacher. Would you talk about time management and an effective lesson plan next time pliz

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    I can try!

  • @patriciafarias8835
    @patriciafarias88359 ай бұрын

    I learn a lot from your videos😊 I'm starting an online teaching program for beginners. Do you have tips for online teaching?

  • @merlenh8405

    @merlenh8405

    8 ай бұрын

    Depends. What online platform are you planning to use? And for what ages? (Adults or kids?)

  • @merlenh8405

    @merlenh8405

    8 ай бұрын

    @patriciafaria8835 Depends... What platform will you be using and for what age group?

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    8 ай бұрын

    I don’t have any vids yet for online teaching, but I do have a complete series on beginners you can check out.

  • @Shelly-Ann-ep2in

    @Shelly-Ann-ep2in

    8 ай бұрын

    The application Classin is good for online teaching and Google Classroom.

  • @fionaabdelaal
    @fionaabdelaal9 ай бұрын

    You are funny! Half of us could be in films!!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Aksirji9575
    @Aksirji95759 ай бұрын

    Thanks sir

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    Anytime!

  • @maimohy7854
    @maimohy78544 ай бұрын

    Is there any online training for teachers ❤? Or for those only in Prague ?

  • @pesky_bee
    @pesky_beeАй бұрын

    I tried teching in a language centre for a year and a half and despite learning to project a confident facade never got comfortable with it, just became more insecure and toxic. Taking a break for now, dunno if it's even worth it 🤨

  • @premeraespada1723
    @premeraespada17237 ай бұрын

    These tips works as a short term solution. You are screwed as long as your confidence depends on external factors.

  • @rubyjendek1961

    @rubyjendek1961

    3 ай бұрын

    Such as?

  • @premeraespada1723

    @premeraespada1723

    3 ай бұрын

    @@rubyjendek1961 Such as, how you look, how someone else looks at you, what someone says about you, or when you make a fool of yourself while doing a presentation in front of a group of people and so on.

  • @premeraespada1723

    @premeraespada1723

    3 ай бұрын

    Confidence does not come from success. It comes from failure

  • @rubyjendek1961

    @rubyjendek1961

    3 ай бұрын

    @@premeraespada1723 Fair points. I also get anxious when students stare at me lol. So my best tip here: make sure you like your hair and outfit. Be neat and put together. Teachers are the same as actors/celebs. Just a little less famous😅

  • @premeraespada1723

    @premeraespada1723

    3 ай бұрын

    @@rubyjendek1961 aren't we all actors? You know, this is what I don't understand - we are all the same. Everyone is trying to be someone they are not and as a result, we all are terribly lonely. But nobody understands; maybe some do but they just can't embrace the loneliness. We need to embrace loneliness to become who we truly are.

  • @hjm231
    @hjm2315 ай бұрын

    I am so antisocial and shy person, but i like literature and i like to teach it. Please give advice to become best lecturer without making a real connection with students

  • @kamothe03chanchalprasad73

    @kamothe03chanchalprasad73

    2 ай бұрын

    Hy

  • @ali_31350
    @ali_313507 ай бұрын

    Hello, how are you, my beautiful teacher? I am from Iraq. How is it easier to learn the English language and how do I communicate with you? Please help me? Thank you....

  • @MrTeoKim
    @MrTeoKim9 ай бұрын

    Changing your appearance from a man to a woman 😂😂😂 cool tip

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    9 ай бұрын

    Ha! Good point!

  • @camertz087
    @camertz0876 ай бұрын

    Blah, too much sales

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. I’ll do better next time.