VIPKID GOODBYE SONGS plus online classroom singing tips

[@ChristianeMarshall]

Thanks for sharing! I especially appreciate the time lag advice!

[@msraqiia]

Wonderful! its great to learn all the songs again to share with the students! Thanks.

[@stacygaddis7177]

You are AWESOME! I am an older male, and to say I am somewhat worried about 'scaring' the students with my singing...just doesn't fit! Thank you very much for your help and examples! You sing great....hope I do not scare them off!

[@LingLab]

haha it takes all kinds! I'm sure the students will love you!

[@paulawilliams5431]

Hope, you live up to your name!!! Thank you for your great videos!! I have my interview this afternoon and was really nervous. I feel so much better now. You clearly love what you do and are an amazing teacher!!!

[@paulawilliams5431]

I was hired yesterday!! Now to begin the learning journey!! :)

[@MG-bq1uk]

Love it! To all Vipkid Teachers and others teaching English to Chinese students...some English words sound like cuss words! BEWARE! "Cow, mud..." is a few of them. Don't force students to repeat (for example cow) students will say "moo" instead because they feel very awkward and uncomfortable especially when their parent is next to them. Just let it go if they won't say it. If not you, will offend the parent(s) and student (Some may not get offended). Learn Chinese culture and google KZbin videos on English words that sound like cuss words in Chinese (for example). Don't just teach the content...save yourself the embarrassment...know what is offensive in the Chinese culture. I wish I had the link to the video to share with you. This has not been my personal experience. This is wisdom/grief shared from other teachers who experienced this and even lost bookings over it.

[@teachercharisse5080]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS!!! ❤️happy teaching!!!

[@albertogutierrez4854]

Congratulations you helped me a lot with all the songs you gave us keep making videos like this . Greetings from Mexico.

[@RebeccaRhone]

thank you for all the tips. I thought something was wrong with the time lag so this is great advice! I have had numerous technical issues and actually had to tell my interviewer (who could not hear me) that I would reschedule to tonight. They sent me a test link so that helped

[@englishwavesescueladeingle7634]

It is really so magical and lovely..that I couldn't stop singing with you!!! thanks for sharing all your songs...you inspired me a lot!!!

[@LingLab]

Thank you!

[@kelliethompson1576]

I laughed out loud when you said, "Love the lag!" haha...oh my goodness...that lag has been getting me when we are singing in class...thank you for these awesome tips!

[@ChristianeMarshall]

Oh, and I love your warning! Made me laugh! :)

[@EricaCYoung]

Your voice is actually pretty good and I am a singer! Thank you for posting these. I was trying to figure out the tune.

[@LingLab]

That's the first I've heard that! Thank you!

[@luvsdux]

Thank you for this video. I am not musically inclined, so I struggle with the songs that are set to the tune of something else, especially the one set to Jingle Bells. I wish there was a CD of these.

[@Robinski75]

Yeah, but try singing the words on the slides to some of these tunes! But wow what good tips!

[@MsNichols229]

Great job! This is a great VIPKID Teacher resource!

[@lareschultz]

Thanks for the video. A quick question. you mentioned the lag issue. I play guitar and would like to play along with our singing, but I am afraid that might not work with the lag or time delay. I would sing a line, then play and let them sing. Do you think this will work?

[@LingLab]

I think it would work as far as the lag is concerned. Students complicate this because you never know what they will do. Sometimes I sing one line and the student just completes the whole song. You never know. In that case some accompanying chords might be nice even if the timing isnt perfect. I know teachers do use instruments so it's just a matter of finding what works best.

[@1294jim]

I love your videos...May I ask where you got your t-shirt from? did you have it made or does VIPKID offer one for sale? Thank you

[@donnamurphy5634]

I have to do level 2 unit 10 animal families. How should it sound?

[@victoriajoy4654]

I love your videos!! Thanks for sharing! That time lag is a scary thought when talking about ECHO singing... So, I have a question. I'm a B & M Music Teacher and am getting ready to book my Mock 1. Am I allowed to play instruments with the songs when I get to that part of teaching ( ie guitar, baritone ukulele) to help provide melody and the awesome experience of the instruments?? Thanks so much! Victoria

[@LingLab]

Yes, we have teachers who add instruments to their lessons. I think the baritone maybe not because you would not be able to sing ( I also can't play my flute) but the others would be fine as long as they don't take set up time or detract from the lyrics or lesson.

[@victoriajoy4654]

LingLab Sorry, Hope I meant the Baritone Ukulele!! 😂

[@kathysilber7234]

Hi, Hope! Thank you for your willingness to help! I have so many questions. First, being a bit of a Facebook illiterate, how can I message you? Then, how long is each class and how many classes do you typically teach? Is it seven days a week? I'm excited about the prospect of teaching again.

[@brittanychase154]

Thank you for the video and the time stamps! Do you have a video of all the Hello songs? That would be very helpful for us newbies!

[@LingLab]

That's something I'd like to do!

[@jenniferwhitaker7649]

Love your helpful videos! I am getting ready for my mock 1 this coming week. Can you tell me where you get your awesome VIPKID shirts? Can we buy them after we are officially hired?

[@alli8506]

So good! Thank you for this :)

[@gracefulewe]

You captivate my 8-month-old. 😂

[@LingLab]

I've heard that! Maybe I should make a video intended for kids!

[@dahlevartt5643]

Can you do the Push and Pull song?

[@ginahawkins7009]

Hi Hope, I enjoyed your video. I will be interviewing with VIPKID on Friday (in 2 days.) This is very helpful. Do you have any more tips?

[@LingLab]

Yes, I can give you some tips! Please email [e-mail] and ask them to add me as your referrer. Give them my ID which is [e-mail]. Copy me and I will reply back with a list of pointers. I also have support groups and private videos just for my referrals!

[@rosegarcia2371]

Are all of these songs sung at one point or another? I am quite familiar with most but not with others. Will I have to sing them or do I get to chose?

[@LingLab]

Most of them appear in lessons time to time but I usually ask upper level kids if they like to sing. If not, we don't. For younger kids, I do choose to sing the songs. VIPKID doesn't have a rule on this.

[@rosegarcia2371]

@@LingLab Thanks.

[@PassionateChristiansUnite]

I love what videos I've seen of yours so far. I failed my recorded demo, but I was not referred by anyone (just a VIPKID facebook ad). If I emailed you some videos of what I look like doing the demo lessons and have you give me feedback, would I be able to use you as a referral in 3 months?

[@JenniferCarmelo]

Is this their official merchandise or did you iron-transfer?

[@NehaChopra30]

Considering becoming a VIP kid teacher, just curious to know what's the benefit of applying via a current teacher's referral vs applying on your own?

[@karinaheywood1102]

Hope Williams I was wondering the same thing. I am looking for a coach if you offer stands to others looking to work for VIPKid? Let me know, thank you!

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

This "embrace the lag" thing, is it a leftover from the old days when everythng was on satellite? There used to be a lag of about half a second because of the distance up and down to geosynchronous orbit. If so, please note that everything is now on undersea fiber or close-in non-geosynchronous satellites, so that old lag has vanished. Or is she talking about the normal "OK, is it our turn now?" lag as the kids synch with each other? If so, then this problem is a subset of the more general "Pay attention to the kids" set of skills.

[@lorithompson2743]

I have lag in my classroom. you can hear it between the classes with the echo.

[@brit2b]

This is so embarrassing but I didn't know we were supposed to insert their name on the goodbye boy or girl song. I would just sing either 'boy' or 'girl' depending on their sex. Oh lord! Thank you for putting me right!

[@LingLab]

I think it's preference! No big deal! :)

[@deborasavedra5668]

thanks linglabs for sharing the songs

[@LingLab]

My pleasure!

[@jaimekay091]

Why do some teachers have Orange VIPKID shirts and others just wear Orange shirts?

[@paolatolaba6939]

thank you a lot!! super like!!

[@flayogainstitute]

Hi Hope, this is Francesca and I have my 25 min. mock class tomorrow. Thank you for your great and helpful videos. I'd like to know how you made your reward face. It feels as if you've got a plastic cover over it. How did you put it together? Thank you.

[@flayogainstitute]

Thanks a bunch.

[@RichardJamesStayAtHomeDad]

Can you sing these to me every night before we go to sleep? I’m not saying you have to, but it would be nice.

[@richardferreri5116]

Hope you are too much. I love you!

[@LingLab]

:)

[@angeladinuzzo212]

What about the song "How is the Weather?"

[@angeladinuzzo212]

T1-U1-LC1-L3 : Level 3 Unit 01

[@EUGENIUS60]

The wheels on the bus go round and round..... in the same direction hopefully

[@LingLab]

ideally, lol

[@galenaojiem2102]

Nice singing LOL. :) But you say baa baa black sheep like the "ba" in bad. I've always said bah like bah humbug.

[@LingLab]

Galena Ojiem lol! I’m sure there are regional variations! It’s great for the kids to hear them!

[@craftygabijamberryavongall7183]

Where'd you get that shirt? I love it.. :-)

[@shelleyjones9959]

Thank you for the link. I love the shirt on Sunfrog. Going to order it after I get my first VIPKID check! Yay!!!

[@TheBassoonista]

Can someone point me to a place where I can review the alphabet chant?

[@TheBassoonista]

I saw teacher Kevin singing this but of course that video is private so I can't find it any where (even on the VIPKid page)

[@TheBassoonista]

You are a lifesaver!!! Thank you and I love your videos. Your youtube persona reminds me of Nadina Mackie Jackson, a prominent music teacher and performer in Canada. :)

[@Andrea-tu4cn]

This is not the same good bye song as now.

[@LingLab]

So much has changed hasn't it? It's been fun to watch the company change things bit by bit as they grow! Most of these are still used but one or two of them are just a throwback to the early days!

[@Jenelle1975]

I *destroyed* "I'm a Little Teapot" the other day... my speaking voice is already abrasive and somewhat unpleasant, and me trying to sing with any level of skill is painful for the kids!

[@marciawilkinson7498]

Hi, I've watched many VIP videos and I can't help but notice everyone is what I'd call young looking....you too. :) Is this something they are looking for? Youth? I'm in my early 50's and worry this will count me out. I'm sure they would NEVER say this outright but these days anyone over 40 is generally considered old in the professional world. Thoughts? Please be honest. Thank you, MW

[@owelic]

might as well just watch TV, Seems like with the lag its a very ineffective way to teach.... probably just be better to go to a class in a classroom....

[@LingLab]

We would all LOVE to go to China to teach our sweet students in an actual classroom! Great idea!

[@teachchildren5660]

I do not get a lag at all when I'm teaching with VIPKID. I use ethernet wired connection, not wi-fi when I am teaching and there are no lag problems. When I watch the playback, there IS a lag for some reason. But during the actual teaching, I have not experienced a lag. The student answers me right after I ask the question. It's great!