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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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

[@merlenh8405]

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]

Wonderful!

[@suedeheadd]

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 :)

[@mehmet.albyrk]

More knowledge makes it better.

[@Shelly-Ann-ep2in]

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

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

You can do it!

[@DiegodesotoOdria]

How did you do man?

[@krismr6162]

Omg I feel so dumb right now T.T I wish I watched this video before starting to teach, I am an extremely introverted person and I am struggling with the teaching thing wondering if I can actually be a good teacher :( you described me exactly how I think the students look me sometimes in the first clip, and it´s embarrasing to admit it bc I keep self-sabotaging instead of trying to be more confident. Thank you for the video, there are some points I still need to improve like the tone of the voice, the confidence and the last tip is a gem tbh, I am going to put it on practice, I always study and review my lessons but I think I still need to study even more in order to become like the queen in the topic lmao, thank u for the video!!!

[@pomfrittbroccoli]

Very good! Thank you!

[@agnesskaoma9599]

I love this first time experience

[@meetthefabulous]

Thank you, Chris! I really need those tips 😍

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

I’m happy to give you those tips 🥇

[@Cubanasmith]

Love this😊

[@user-qz5ie1sx4c]

Your videos are so useful. 🙏

[@najatskitchen]

Great tips. Thanks so much for sharing them.

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

You’re welcome 😉

[@user-ki5op2vn8t]

Good information thanks

[@anhton3360]

Thank you so much for the sound advice ❤❤❤

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

You’re welcome

[@bruh-ch3hb]

the beginning is so me omg 😭

[@ancadan9935]

❤

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

Keep growing!

[@Actionman7334]

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]

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

[@Actionman7334]

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

[@Shelly-Ann-ep2in]

Great videos and tips Chris.

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

Glad you like them!

[@lucytaylor8315]

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]

Thanks Chris.

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

Your welcome 🙏

[@Aksirji9575]

Thanks sir

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

Anytime!

[@patriciafarias8835]

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

[@merlenh8405]

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

[@merlenh8405]

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

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

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]

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

[@boudraadouaa8269]

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

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

I can try!

[@maimohy7854]

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

[@fionaabdelaal]

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

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

Thanks

[@pesky_bee]

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]

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

[@rubyjendek1961]

Such as?

[@premeraespada1723]

@@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]

Confidence does not come from success. It comes from failure

[@rubyjendek1961]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

Hy

[@ali_31350]

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]

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

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

Ha! Good point!

[@camertz087]

Blah, too much sales

[@TheLanguageHouseTEFL]

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