Magic Ears Demo: Tips, Tricks and Walk-Through

Hi! My name is Kelly and I am a direct interviewer for iTutorGroup as well as a mentor/recruiter for VIPKID, Magic Ears, Cambly/Cambly Kids, Palfish, 31abc, One on One English, BlingABC, HeyTalk, TutorABC, The Really Great Teacher Company and Engoo. I have helped over 1000 applicants successfully pass their interviews and get started with online ESL teaching!
In this video, I focus on helping your prepare for the Magic Ears Mini Demo. First, I give some tips and tricks to help you pass. Then I do my own demonstration of the lesson you will teach in your own interview.
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[@forhadsattar3043]

So I used this video to prep for my demo.The interview lasted 5 min, had spotty wifi but somehow I passed!!! Thanks a mil Teacher Kelly. I could not have done it without ya.

[@TeacherKelly]

Woohoo! Congrats!! 🥳🥳

[@nancyaboc3416]

Hi, Ms. Kelly. Thank you for your strategic videos you shared us. It will help a lot for aspiring esl teacher Iike us wants to apply to this kind of platform esl Industry.

[@TeacherKelly]

Glad they are helpful! 🙏

[@tinoshapillay9488]

Hi are there any printable flashcards for the demo to practice before the demo?

[@TeacherKelly]

In terms of props, it is entirely up to you to find and use whatever you'd like. Be creative with it! 🤩

[@ngozireyes1178]

Great job she is a lovely teacher!

[@TeacherKelly]

Thank you! 💜

[@sweetiediana3944]

You always make me so happy lol

[@TeacherKelly]

💜💖💜

[@MajesticSafaris]

@teacherkelly Regarding Magic Ears Mini Demo, some say the recorded demo is better but some articles say,your chances of getting hired are higher when doing a live demo? Which one would you recommend? Thanks

[@TeacherKelly]

I recommend doing the one you are more comfortable with. You rocking your demo is what will get you hired, not which option you choose. 😉

[@MajesticSafaris]

@@TeacherKelly Thanks so much!

[@apriljenkins2079]

@@TeacherKelly Hey kelly can yon be my mentor for magic ears i have use of one hand

[@10ambeer58]

Great video! Thank you sooo much!

[@TeacherKelly]

Thanks for watching! 💜

[@irma6445]

@teacher Kelly

[@irma6445]

Where should I make a recorded demo? Their platform does not offer a record option?

[@TeacherKelly]

The recorded demo is no longer on the platform. You just make your own video using the instructions given.

[@neonflower8111]

I enjoy listening to you

[@TeacherKelly]

Thank you! 💜

[@saskiaguy1940]

Hi Kelly! Do Magic Ears require a degree? Do you know of any companies who don’t require a degree? I have TEFL and have homeschooled my three children from preschool to high school and SO VERY want to start teaching English online! I live in South Africa 😊 🇿🇦

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Yes Magic Ears does require a bachelors degree (or at least one in progress). Cambly and Engoo don't require a degree. (Links for both are in the video info!) You can also try Native Camp or acadsoc maybe. 😊

[@saskiaguy1940]

Teacher Kelly thanks so much!! I love your helpful videos, by the way :)

[@TeacherKelly]

@@saskiaguy1940 No problem, and so happy to hear!! 🥰

[@saskiaguy1940]

Teacher Kelly what are your thoughts on OiKID? Reputable?

[@TeacherKelly]

@@saskiaguy1940 I am not familiar with them actually. 🤔 Maybe check out glassdoor or search in one of the esl fb groups to see if there is feedback on them.

[@onicaengelbrecht289]

Hi , After 15 years teaching esl in person Im now studying to get my teaching degree and cant just get my head around teaching on line. HELP

[@TeacherKelly]

Thanks for connecting! Teaching ESL online is definitely different to face to face teaching. But you can definitely make the transition. I do 1-to-1 coaching to help with skills and techniques that are practical for online teaching. So that may be one way to get started. You can check it out via the link below if you would like to book. Also, feel free to email me at [e-mail] to connect and chat. calendly.com/teacherkellyuka

[@ngozireyes1178]

Teacher Kelly great job. I need help in applying maybe. With a live person can you help through the process thanks Kelly.

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Sure thing, I am happy to help. 😊 I received your email and will reply shortly! 💜

[@NobodyGho]

Hi there teacher Kelly. Please help. I'm at the demo section of my application. If I do a demo vid instead of live. Will it still show all these things like it's showing on your screen, the letters and object etc? And is it the exact same like the moon and Mm so that I know I can prepare props for it

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Unfortunately Magic Ears isn't hiring. They sadly are closing down soon. So your demo won't be considered or reviewed.

[@maxinenorris6302]

Hi Teacher Kelly, my name is Teacher Maxine new to magic ears I need help please on navigating the magic ears platform can you help me please.

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! You can book a session with me to go through things if you want. 😊 calendly.com/teacherkellyuka

[@beckym3573]

Hello Teacher Kelly 😊 I’m applying for a position at Magic Ears (so great that they now hire British teachers!), and it’s recommending that I do a recorded demo... perhaps because of the time zone I’m in? If I do a recorded demo, will I still have access to the Magic Ears platform? Or basically create my own class based on the content given? Thanks for your help, and your video is wonderful and instructive by the way! 😍

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! 💜 The recorded demo no longer takes place on the platform, nor are there slides given. You just make your own via using the specifications given. 😊

[@beckym3573]

@@TeacherKelly thank you so much for the quick reply! 😍 Okay, thanks for the info 😁

[@TeacherKelly]

@@beckym3573 No problem at all! 😍

[@julialiamrowen]

You love the name Sally! Lol 💞

[@TeacherKelly]

Hahaha!! 🤣🤣

[@jazmindlc7215]

Love this!!! What’s the required hours for magic ears ? :)

[@TeacherKelly]

Thank you! 💜 No minimum or required hours! 🤩

[@jazmindlc7215]

Teacher Kelly thank you!!! 🤩

[@jazmindlc7215]

Teacher Kelly do you recommend live or recorded demo ? :) so far the best interview has been itutor with you lol fun!

[@TeacherKelly]

@@jazmindlc7215 It really is up to what you are more comfortable with - pretending like you have a student or interacting with an interviewer. Either can be good! 💜

[@charlenekemp4883]

Hi. Thank you so much for the insightful video. I have a question.. I see in one reply you say one needs a Bachelors degree or be in the process of obtaining one. Well, I am studying toward my Bachelors degree in Teaching and the plan is to graduate next year. However, in all my previous applications, if they ask what's my highest level of education and I say high school, they immediately throw me out, because it's not a degree (yet). What do you advice I do? Do I put in I have a degree and just say in the description I'm still busy? Please advice. Thank you so much 😊 I just want them to at least look at my application before ignoring it because I don't have my degree.

[@TeacherKelly]

For Magic Ears, they used to have a box to tick for bachelors in progress. (Not 100% sure if they still do.) But they also allow you to upload a resume as well, where you can specify degree and expected date of completed. 😊

[@charlenekemp4883]

Thank you for your response. There isn't an option like that, hopefully they will look at my CV before just throwing it out 😊

[@YourfriendPearl]

Hello teacher Kelly 🌸 I’m trying to get into magic ears and Keep postponing the demo because I’m a bit scared

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! You definitely want to practice lots and be prepared. If you want to practice with me and get some feedback, book a session: calendly.com/teacherkellyuka

[@charis8312]

Hello teacher Kelly, I have a question, do they hire Filipino teachers? By the way, I have been teaching young and adult Chinese students .

[@TeacherKelly]

Magic Ears is no longer hiring at all sadly.

[@TeacherKelly]

Have you tried iTutorGroup? I recruit for them and they are hiring. join.itutorgroup.com/#/?partner=TR-KellyDaigle&fromwhere=TR-KellyDaigle

[@wisky465]

Hi there Kelly, Timothy here, I applied and was accepted to magic ears, i now have to do the mini demo with an interviewer or record one myself, i have a few questions. Which is the better option to take? Can i get you as my interviewer? If i record myself do i do it on the platform or is it free recording?

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. And congrats on getting an interview. Did you happen to apply under me as your mentor (ie via my link)?

[@mckaylael3139]

Hi Kelly, when you record the demo for magic ears, do you get this lesson?

[@TeacherKelly]

No, the recorded demo does not involve the platform or slides any more. You are just given instructions and you make your own video.

[@berryroblox608]

hi teacher kelly, I just applied and was rejected straight on basic information..why this?

[@TeacherKelly]

That means you did not meet the basic requirements. You must be a native speaker from US, Canada or South Africa, and you must have or be enrolled toward a bachelors degree. 🤔

[@meru61]

Hello teacher! I want to do the recorded demo. Can I add extra words that start with m and n in my demo? Like the words mouth and nose? (I have those props too).

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Thanks for messaging. You probably can, but honestly I don't think you will have time. You only have 3-4 minutes. By the time you do an intro, teach M, teach moon, teach N, teach nurse, all with the appropriate modelling, repetition and practice, you will likely be out of time. Play with it and see how you go, but I definitely wouldn't skimp on what you are meant to teach just to add it in.

[@meru61]

@@TeacherKelly thank you so much :)

[@usinebob]

We’re you the one navigating the website for the demo or the interviewer?

[@TeacherKelly]

This is a bit older, when the recorded demo was done on the teaching platform. (I am doing the navigating.)

[@usinebob]

@@TeacherKelly so if I am doing the live demo interview, would I have to navigate the website and if so do they teach you how before the demo interview? Thanks

[@TeacherKelly]

@@usinebob Yes you will do the navigating between slides. Once you book your demo, you are able to dowmload the app/platform in order to practice and prepare.

[@usinebob]

@@TeacherKelly so when you download the app the video explains how to use the slides for the demo? Thanks again

[@TeacherKelly]

@@usinebob Magic Ears does give tons of info/videos to help. But you need to play around with it yourself mostly to get a feel and learn the platform.

[@yuplaxo]

I passed the mini demo and booked the trial demo, but I did not get a PDF file of the trial demo lesson, so i don't understand how can i practise my trial demo just by looking at the youtube video they sent me, Kelly do you know if i could ask them for the pdf?

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Congrats on passing your demo! 🥳 Magic Ears doesn't use or give pdfs. All classes are taught and viewed on the platform. You will need to download that if you haven't already, and there you can view the lesson. 😊

[@yuplaxo]

@@TeacherKelly Thank you sooo much! The only problem is i don’t know how to download the platform, the link in the e-mail they sent me is not working 😳

[@yuplaxo]

Found it on google 😂 thanks again Kelly 😊

[@TeacherKelly]

@@yuplaxo Awesome! Glad you got it haha, yay! 💜

[@michelletcanty6326]

Hi teacher Kelly, what app did you use on your online classroom?

[@TeacherKelly]

For teaching, it is the Magic Ears app. You download it at the demo step in the hiring process. We use it for all classes! 😊

[@12robgaara]

@@TeacherKelly I downloaded the app but it's blank. It just says "no classes scheduled yet". There is no material for classroom for me to practice the functions :(

[@TeacherKelly]

@@12robgaara You will only see material if you have scheduled a live demo. There is no material given for a recorded one now. 😊

[@hlombelam]

Hi teacher Kelly, The mistake I made was to submit a wrong video for my demo. The link said... book your demo or submit your video ...I thought I could submit any of my own teaching video :( Sandy from South Africa

[@TeacherKelly]

Awww no! So sorry to hear about the mix-up. 😞 There were specifications given on what to include for the video; definitely be sure to read carefully any instructions or requirements given when preparing for any demo in the future. Mistakes happen! But companies do want to see that you pay attention to details! 🙈 Try not to stress though! Worst case, you can reapply in 3 months. 💜

[@hlombelam]

@@TeacherKelly Thank you very much for your kind response. I just sent you an email :)

[@TeacherKelly]

@G L Yes, you have the option to upload your own video, but it does tell you exactly what to include (intro, demo teaching m/n/moon/nurse). Be sure to follow specifications given. 😊

[@tanyadejongh8368]

For the demo, do you have to get through all the slides within the 8min ?

[@TeacherKelly]

This video is a bit older, from when the demo was longer. The new version is not this long! So don't stress too much about timing. Just follow the instructions of your interviewer. 😊

[@tanyadejongh8368]

Thanks SO much !! I am in the process and would appreciate any mentoring possible. I'm applying from South Africa, SO excited that Magic Ears opened applications for us !!

[@TeacherKelly]

@@tanyadejongh8368 Very exciting! 🤩 Did you happen to apply via my link to connect with me? 😬

[@tanyadejongh8368]

I only found your channel after applying😔😭

[@TeacherKelly]

@@tanyadejongh8368 Awww boo! 🥺 I can try to help a bit if you want to email - [e-mail].

[@ednamariedalwatansison9821]

Hi Teacher Kelly! Good to see you again here @ Magic Ears video. I watched Your itutor video the other day and have sent you an email. You are really doing a great job mentoring us - especially newbies like me. Just a quick question... Will Magic Ears accept Non-native applicants with South African passports? I have dual citizenship, see....

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Thanks for watching! :) Yes, if you list South Africa as your passport (nationality) and you demonstrate a clear, native-like accent in your interview, you can be hired by Magic Ears.

[@branem.2254]

Great video Kelly ! :) One question, if u pass the mini demo does that mean u get the job?:/

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! You are not fully hired until you sign your contract, supply your documents and pass background check at the end of the hiring process. The demo is the big hurdle though. If you pass it, you move on to the trial demo which you can redo until you pass.

[@branem.2254]

@@TeacherKelly thanks for the info Kelly! Appreciate it. :)

[@dilshadomar7589]

hi there. Thanks so much for the information. I've downloaded the magic ears platform but cant seem to find the demo slides I need to use to do the demo. Please help. Thanks.

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! No problem. Have you booked a live demo? The slides typically appear soon after doing so. (There are no slides nor do you use the platform now, for the recorded option.) 😊

[@dilshadomar7589]

@@TeacherKelly no they recommended the recorded demo. So I don't need the slides for the recorded demo?

[@TeacherKelly]

@@dilshadomar7589 You can do whichever you are comfortable with in terms of live or recorded. But no, there are no slides for the recorded. You just follow the specifications and guidance given in your application portal (website) to make and upload your demo.

[@dilshadomar7589]

@@TeacherKelly Thank you so much!! much appreciated! I'm from South Africa.

[@TeacherKelly]

@@dilshadomar7589 No problem! 💜

[@fionathomas7562]

Hi there! I’m from India with bachelors degree and a TEFL certificate too. Can you please help me with the companies that hire Indians?

[@TeacherKelly]

Hi! Sure, send me an email so I can assist. :) ([e-mail])

[@asiphesibali6348]

Hey teacher Kelly, I hope you're well. I'd like to know if Itutorgroup is currently accepting new applicants. Thank you

[@TeacherKelly]

Yes, they are! You can apply via the link provided in the video description if you would like to interview with me. :)

[@michelletcanty6326]

@@TeacherKelly I would love to be interviewed by you, can I have the link please? Ty

[@TeacherKelly]

@@michelletcanty6326 Of course! 💜 join.itutorgroup.com/#/?partner=TR-KellyDaigle&fromwhere=TR-KellyDaigle

[@jessicaknowles8097]

Hi there! I would love to be mentored by you. ❤️

[@jessicaknowles8097]

Also, just curious, if a student did not get an answer right during a game or review, what is the best way to correct them and get them on track? You did an amazing job of demonstrating everything in this video with amazing energy!

[@TeacherKelly]

@@jessicaknowles8097 Hi! 💜 Thank you so much! Feel free to email me to chat at [e-mail]. As far as error correction, it depends a bit on what it is. But I never embarass the student. I just circle the answer/word/error on screen if possible, then do some more repetition or practice. Then if time permits, I let the try independently again. I keep it fun! 😊

[@jessicaknowles8097]

Teacher Kelly I will email you! For some reason I can’t see the rest of your comment on here. :)