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ITALKI LESSON MATERIAL & PLANNING | HOW to TEACH ENGLISH ONLINE with ITALKI 👨‍🎓*Ebook links below

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David Ostrowski

David Ostrowski

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@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 3 жыл бұрын
*I have a NEW Ebook OUT NOW!* Just in time for 2022, it's a Conversational Business English eBook for teachers and students (or coaches and learners), particularly focusing on over 40 post-pandemic topics such as remote and hybrid-working, gender equality, women in leadership, gender pronouns, and so on! The eBook is available in pdf format and has fully editable text boxes and clickable links! *AVAILABLE AT -* www.thetaoofdavid.com/the-tao-of-david-shop/p/2022-business-english-ebook You can also check out my other eBooks on the same site!
@YTscheiss
@YTscheiss 4 жыл бұрын
I've been a language teacher (German) for over 10 years now and enjoy your tips. The same way I teach, nothing new for me, however it's also a back up for me. In the end as teachers we are always students as well and keep on learning and exchanging oyr experience. Thanks for sharing 👍
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct sir!
@musicallinda21
@musicallinda21 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This video has indeed been an eye-opener and a great inside look at how to get ready on italki. I just started as a community teacher and was trying to figure out where to begin. I'm watching the following video on season planning and material! 🤗💪🏽💕🙏🏽
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Linda! Some of the info is probably a bit out of date now as Italki has changed a few things since I made these videos. I don't really use Italki these days as I set up my own website when the pandemic struck, but it's a great starting point. I'm sure you'll be fine!
@musicallinda21
@musicallinda21 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 awww I still appreciate it and that’s awesome! I’m also trying to build my own website once I have less to do, lol I have so much on my plate. I appreciate your response and congrats to you!😄😁😆🙏🏽👍🏽💕
@kelseytilleydesigns
@kelseytilleydesigns 2 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant and incredibly helpful! Thank you for uploading and being very thorough!
@sethembilegwamanda4819
@sethembilegwamanda4819 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this was very helpful. I wrote few important points down. Thank you so so much.
@elsieroyal4752
@elsieroyal4752 2 жыл бұрын
Just came across your vid, thinking of starting my journey as a professional teacher on italki but very nervous....just finished my tesol/tefl course, still fresh 🤣 LOVE YOUR VIDEO, GREAT INFO, THANK YOU
@novaparadoxx9043
@novaparadoxx9043 2 жыл бұрын
What are the requirements for teaching on Italki? I’m 18 years old and don’t have a degree so I’m wondering if that would be a problem 🤔
@elsieroyal4752
@elsieroyal4752 2 жыл бұрын
@@novaparadoxx9043 you don't need a degree to teach on italki...go to the website and get more info!
@novaparadoxx9043
@novaparadoxx9043 2 жыл бұрын
@@elsieroyal4752 Awesome I just wanted to make sure if the TEFL was enough to qualify. That gives me a bit of confidence to start the course now, thanks 🙏🏿
@amafriends9152
@amafriends9152 Жыл бұрын
Did you do a business english video? ❤
@tipsigypsi8615
@tipsigypsi8615 5 жыл бұрын
I've been a community tutor on italki for 6 months now and I love it! I do not have a TEFL/TESOL certificate but I still get a good number of students per week. Next season I will be completing a Graduate TESOL certificate to become a professional teacher. This means I can help students with grammar, pronunciation and writing. At the moment most of the classes I teach are casual conversation! As a professional teacher I will also be able to charge more money and help more students. If you haven't tried italki, please do. It is fantastic for both students and teachers. Thanks for the video David, some helpful tips I will definitely use!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tipsi Gypsi! (cool youtube name!). I particularly enjoy writing and pronunciation, especially with students curious about British accents or planning on moving to the UK (I'm not too bad at accents!). I'm setting up a website over the summer - a) to teach on but also b) I'd love to get other teachers to teach on there with a lower commission level than Italki. Watch this space!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME for the Ultimate Conversation Document. These videos are very old and this document developed into 2 ebooks. PURCHASE MY EBOOKS - PAYHIP How to Teach English Online to Adults with Italki - payhip.com/b/O4Au How to Teach English Online to Adults with Italki - Lesson Material - payhip.com/b/4lCB £4.99 GBP EACH however if you purchase one you can purchase the other with 20% off and vice versa. If you share the Facebook link when purchasing, you and anyone who uses that link will receive a total of 25% off. There is also a whole video about them in this playlist! NOTE THAT PRICES AND OFFERS MAY CHANGE
@SymkanychIvan
@SymkanychIvan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi David, thanks for the invaluable tips! I bet you had so many requests for the Ultimate Conversation Document, that it made perfect sense making it available for purchase. At the end of the day, it's something you've worked on - don't blame ya :D Any chance you could provide the link for the 2 E-books please, as I'm interested in purchasing them. Cheers!
@SymkanychIvan
@SymkanychIvan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi again! Disregard my comment, please. I wasn't aware of your last video on the topic. Just finished reading the first Ebook and will carry on with the 2nd one today. Great stuff indeed! I'm definitely more relaxed now in terms of approaching the whole thing. Thanks David!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
@@SymkanychIvan hi Ivan! I did a whole video about them and the links are in the pinned comment! Thanks!
@petsnvibes
@petsnvibes 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you David, your content is really helpful. I'll be watching more videos from your channel.
@jeffreywinch3850
@jeffreywinch3850 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Just got my profile approved and start my teaching tomorrow! Great points, I will be using some of these :)
@Blitzentine
@Blitzentine 5 жыл бұрын
You absolute legend. I finished my 120-hour TEFL course a month ago and only last week started planning out how I could teach online with absolutely no idea where to begin so this is a godsend. I'll drop you an e-mail tomorrow if it's possible to get a copy of the conversation. Thanks again!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
No worries can send u no probs. I do much more now in terms of material and planning so I should really do some more videos!
@Blitzentine
@Blitzentine 5 жыл бұрын
Well, I just subbed, so will keep an eye out!
@LinguaSerbia
@LinguaSerbia 3 жыл бұрын
I was worried that I'll have to use textbooks and I haven't gone through any of them but now I'm much calmer.
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 3 жыл бұрын
Great! I have never used a textbook, although for beginner students I would to provide structure. I guess you're from Serbia? I'm in Belgrade right now!
@creativeDes2209
@creativeDes2209 3 жыл бұрын
Hi David are you a community teacher or a professional teacher. When you first started on italki, were you always so professional or did it come with time.
@rogeliomora9050
@rogeliomora9050 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice bro thanks a lot! Cheers!
@ScorpioAJO
@ScorpioAJO 3 жыл бұрын
Is this based on Professional Teacher Community Teacher?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 3 жыл бұрын
Both. In reality there isn't any difference as most people who use Italki are already B2 and C2 and don't want a teacher, they want someone to practice English with
@malice41414
@malice41414 6 жыл бұрын
I keep learning new things, especially since this will be an entirely new platform for me. Great advice! Cheers, David!
@ill2daMAX
@ill2daMAX 3 жыл бұрын
You still in Puerto Vallarta?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 3 жыл бұрын
Lol no this was about 3 years ago I am in Ukraine at the moment
@elsieroyal4752
@elsieroyal4752 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 OMG are you safe?
@marcarcoria7672
@marcarcoria7672 6 жыл бұрын
Are you going to cover getting an esl and the schools that offer different ways to get one .
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
Hey marc i only have experience with tefl.org.uk I'm afraid
@claudiasmith700
@claudiasmith700 5 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! Thank you!
@kindofrandom834
@kindofrandom834 3 жыл бұрын
My written and spoken grammar is virtually immaculate however I would have trouble teaching it in terms of technical language. ... would this be a problem?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 3 жыл бұрын
you could be a community tutor in that case
@guilhermeteixeira7095
@guilhermeteixeira7095 5 жыл бұрын
How can I review a videocall, after the class is over ? Downloading it and stuff ?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
I guess you could record the call, but I don't see the purpose of it
@sandrarojas6322
@sandrarojas6322 4 жыл бұрын
Quite informative. Feel better now about when I start out with my first lessons. Thx.
@talkttalk2010
@talkttalk2010 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@russoae
@russoae 6 жыл бұрын
I am getting started on italki and your videos have been very helpful to me. Would it be possible to get a copy of your conversation document you mentioned?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
Sure, did you email me already? I sent it out to someone today!
@angieabalos9314
@angieabalos9314 4 жыл бұрын
Do they still hiring tutors from italki?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
Since corona hit I believe they are not (for English anyway), too many applications
5 жыл бұрын
I hold the TEFL, CTEYL and CTBE (business English). Yeah most clients just want to practice . I found they gravitate to italki looking for a teacher they can feel comfortable with. Remember 90% of these students are super shy your job is to make them feel relaxed. If you want more work take time to listen to their needs NOT yours. Good video man.
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right there man! Thanks for watching!
@captainlamia
@captainlamia 4 жыл бұрын
How many classes have to take per week as a community tutor? I'm thinking to apply along side my own undergrad study😃
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
there's no requirement, you're not employed by them, you're freelance, so you can do as many as you want.
@captainlamia
@captainlamia 4 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 Thank you for your response david.
@marjoriedumortier6781
@marjoriedumortier6781 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! you're great!!
@Masses21
@Masses21 5 жыл бұрын
David, I am moving to Latin America and I am thinking of teaching English online. I have a University degree, however, no real teaching experience. Should I get the TEFL certificate? Great channel, very informative. Thanks. Another David.
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
hey Dvid, the TEFL is not entirely necessary as you can be a community tutor on Italki without it
@flavioramirezperez8295
@flavioramirezperez8295 6 жыл бұрын
Hi David! I have a question: when doing a lesson on Skype do you do it through video call (seeing the other person physically on camera) or just audio chat without the visual component? What is the most common method among teachers and students, just audio or video chat? How important is the nonverbal communication (gestures, moving lips when pronouncing) in terms of helping the student better learn the targeted language? In addition, is it necessary a Skype video call (visual) rather than just a phone call (only audio involved) when tutoring a student from Italki? I asked this in reference to the question posted in the following link which expresses similar concerns www.italki.com/discussion/100741 Thank you, in advance, for your kind response!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
hey I got your email! I always use Skype and 95% of the time always use video, it definitely helps to include expressions and mouth movements with pronunciation. I do have some students who prefer audio only, that's fine. The only other time I'll do audio only is if mine or their connection is awful, which has happened today!
@flavioramirezperez8295
@flavioramirezperez8295 6 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 Thank you so much David for your insights on this matter! Definitely body language, especially facial gestures and mouth movements enhances the learning experience. Your content on explaining Italki in an easily understandable manner will help me on my own Italki journey. Again, thank you and I hope that you continue enjoying Mexico to the fullest!
@DrChuby
@DrChuby 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, can I please ask for a copy of some of your materials? I am currently in italki and I badly need help with lesson plan. I'll be sending you an email now, thank you very much. Kudos! :)
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there is no copy anymore, I released two ebooks earlier this year. The links are in the pinned comment
@BeckyInCa
@BeckyInCa 6 жыл бұрын
There are so many vendors out there that offer certificates in teaching English as a foreign language, that I have no idea which one I should go with. I would like to avoid wasting my time and money on a an ineffective program. Do you have any recommendations for a particular program I should look into if I want to teach English online versus in a classroom setting? Thanks for your informative videos on teaching English with italki.
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Becky sorry I'm not sure if there's one specifically for online teaching. I did a TEFL with tefl.org.uk, but it's very much aimed towards classroom teaching, however there is a short online teaching course I did as part of the 120hr course. It was pretty good in terms of describing the before/during/after lesson plan!
@BeckyInCa
@BeckyInCa 6 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679--- thank you for the quick response. Would you recommend the company you used?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
@@BeckyInCa yep they did the job! Although the people in the videos on the online course have quite thick Scottish accents!
@BeckyInCa
@BeckyInCa 6 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I'll be able to understand a thick Scottish accent oh, I'm from California, after all lol
@hazelbuchanan9071
@hazelbuchanan9071 5 жыл бұрын
@@BeckyInCa I did the 168 hour TEFL Course through The TEFL Academy. It was excellent and had a whole unit on online teaching
@palleterran9413
@palleterran9413 5 жыл бұрын
Hi David! Is it possible to teach with ITALKI as a non-native speaker without TEFL-certificate? Gr8 video man thanx! :)
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
Yes you can sign up as a community tutor without a TEFL, however you would be expected to charge less, do more 'informal conversation' and wouldn't necessarily be expected to be able to describe grammatical points like conditionals etc and pronunciation points like elision etc Also as a non-native, it may be tough getting students as most prefer a native speaker. You could also teach your mother tongue however!
@palleterran9413
@palleterran9413 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 thanks for the reply. I will probably give it a try :)
@MG-gq2rs
@MG-gq2rs 4 жыл бұрын
Yes to Business English please!!
@tammierenee8835
@tammierenee8835 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Great video.
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
Gracias Tammie!
@jamesmcintosh7448
@jamesmcintosh7448 6 жыл бұрын
Hey David, I just sent you an email requesting that conversation document you have. Thanks for all the help
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, yep just sitting down in Starbucks i'll send it in a sec, hope it helps!
@jamesmcintosh7448
@jamesmcintosh7448 6 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 Excellent thanks! Enjoy your sugary coffee
@msfrida3731
@msfrida3731 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 Hi David, I couldn't find your email and wanted to ask you a question. Can you give it here as a reply? Thanks!
@msfrida3731
@msfrida3731 5 жыл бұрын
Never mind - I kept looking and found it.
@ianpells8063
@ianpells8063 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, useful. Thank you.
@feriel1572
@feriel1572 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It is very helpful :)
@victorjosevivancopena1728
@victorjosevivancopena1728 4 жыл бұрын
I can't find your email. Could you give it to me?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Victor, if it's relating to the ultimate conversation document, it's no longer available. It is now in ebook form, the links are in the pinned comment of all my teaching videos. There is also a video I uploaded a few weeks ago
@nicolasaleman2000
@nicolasaleman2000 5 жыл бұрын
Hi! I can't find your email in the description. Thank you!
@masaru444
@masaru444 6 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to give lessons on italki via mobile phone? The problem is that I don't have a webcam.
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 6 жыл бұрын
Yes i do all my lessons via phone (the skype app on my phone) and do all typing on my laptop (my laptop is too slow to handle the calls themselves)
@txellmas7274
@txellmas7274 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 Hi! Great video! Thanks for sharing. So you do the calls using your phone but the writing using your laptop? Am I correct? So you got Skype open on both your phone and your laptop right? I am considering starting to teach Spanish on italki but I am not 100% sure yet. Feeling nervous about it just thinking about it actually lol :) Would you mind sharing with me the document you mentioned in the video? Thanks!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
@@txellmas7274 yes that's correct, i have skype open on both. I use a cheap tripod so my phone is stable. Sure, send me an e-mail! You could do some Spanish teaching with me, although I'd be more nervous than you!! In Acapulco right now!
@txellmas7274
@txellmas7274 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 :) I am from Barcelona. So my accent is European. Nothing to do with the Mexican accent lol. My sister is now in México DC. She's been living there for over a year now. I love your London accent by the way! I was actually thinking I could maybe book some lessons with you so I can see how you structure the lessons and what resources you use. This would be really helpful. And at the same time it would help me improve my speaking skills (specially pronounciation :)) I have been working as a translator for quite a few years now but work flow is up and down. So I decided to start a course on how to teach Spanish as a foreign language as I thought this could maybe help me get an extra income and it will allow me to socialise a little bit. Working as a translator from home, all alone without seeing anybody, makes me feel a bit lonely sometimes :)
@Mars_1357
@Mars_1357 6 жыл бұрын
Great tips, David! Thanks for sharing part of your experience working and teaching English with Italki. ¡Que pases un buen día! ¡Saludos! :)
@m3gAnlong680
@m3gAnlong680 4 жыл бұрын
First, for a professional teacher, consider picking a good location other than your bedroom. I feel like going to sleep instead of listening to you. Second, make sure that you remember to pause, pause, pause while giving tips and connect with listeners or audience.. just rushing in to deliver your tips makes me stop listening. THX!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
Do you need a pillow? I can send you one if you like. I usually stay in studio apartments so a bed is usually in the background. The idea of a 'Professional Teacher' sitting in a suit in an office is as archaic as Received Pronunciation. Students don't want that, they want someone on their level. I talk fast, if you can't keep up, go elsewhere mate,
@Ishay7227
@Ishay7227 5 жыл бұрын
Are u a taurus ?
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
Close. Aries
@lusineavetisyan3228
@lusineavetisyan3228 5 жыл бұрын
Professional teachers are not required that much anymore! People just want native speakers! I find it ridiculous and offensive...people study for years to become teachers and then native speakers think they can teach just bcs they are natives! Others call themselves professional teachers just bcs they have a certificate of some months course!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
The nature of teaching has changed. Traditional 'strict' teachers with 40 years of classroom experience used to compiling detailed lesson plans are not a good fit for teaching online, especially those who speak with an accent that is now less common or those who use outdated vocabulary. Most of my Russian students who have had Russian 'English' teachers have been taught grammar etc that were used 50 years ago from a text book, not how it's used today, by natives.
@ahmadsamir313
@ahmadsamir313 5 жыл бұрын
Agree
@lusineavetisyan3228
@lusineavetisyan3228 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 the nature of teaching hasn't changed at all! Professional teachers are not strict and boring! Outdated???? Nonsense! Textbooks are authentic and there are a lot of new textbooks! Good professional teachers use a lot of sources and materials! We speak to natives and don't see the difference in grammar! Accent? If you study with a native speaker you won't have an accent??? Knowing a language and teaching it are different things!
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
You don't get what I said. You're referring to Community Tutors on Italki, not Professional Teachers on Italki. Despite that, I'd still never use a textbook unless I was teaching a beginner. Intermediate to advanced require alternative material. By using Cambridge books (outdated language) and an RP accent (no one uses it), the student will not be prepared for the real world. How many times do I have Russian students using the word 'moreover'? As a UK native, I've never heard anyone use that word in my life.
@MiguelJRiley
@MiguelJRiley 4 жыл бұрын
I get your frustration. Perhaps you feel like someone that has put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into a company; just to have some hot new hire get promoted over you. However, besides the points that David has already mentioned, it has worked the other way around for many years. In the last 50 years, millions of people have been turned down for a position, regardless of their experience and ability, simply due to not having a degree. You are correct that doing something, and knowing how to teach it is different. Over the last few years of teaching, I have learned a lot of techniques that have helped me be more productive in a classroom. However, with advanced students, most of those techniques are not needed or even wanted. With a program such as italki, it seems the students can rate the teacher. For me as a language learner as well as a teacher, I feel being natural is more important than being precise.
@roxypv3440
@roxypv3440 5 жыл бұрын
hola! me podrias dar tu correo para que me envies el documento
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 5 жыл бұрын
Claro, mi correo electrónico está en la descripción de cada video!
@BuildingCenter
@BuildingCenter 4 жыл бұрын
Please edit for clarity and brevity. Please postpone your call to action until you demonstrate value to viewers. This video is largely content-free, given that the message is “Plan, or don’t plan. BeSpOkE.”
@davidostrowski679
@davidostrowski679 4 жыл бұрын
yes, the message is plan bespoke material. Teaching online through conversation doesn't require complex activities. You're teaching adults not children hence this is included in these videos as well as my ebooks. Also, you can't edit a video once it has been uploaded.... thanks for your negativity, it's greatly appreciated. Let me know any links to your videos about teaching online.
@BuildingCenter
@BuildingCenter 4 жыл бұрын
@@davidostrowski679 You made a low-quality video. It happens. If I start teaching, and making videos about that career, I'll let you know. Since I'm investigating the career, I comment on videos that purport to offer insight. Other viewers might avoid wasting time on low-content videos, and move on to other videos -- even some of yours -- that are useful, well-edited, and packed with information.
@dianakurland2500
@dianakurland2500 Жыл бұрын
Sit still;you’re making me dizzy.
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