English Student Intake Tests: What Great Teachers Check
The first session is more than a placement test. It's how you gauge mindset, interaction, and whether a student truly fits your class.
Don't Rush to "Close" When Someone Messages
- Schedule a separate test session (online/offline) like an interview.
- Suggestion: schedule for the next morning, remind students to join the meeting room 5–10 minutes early.
Why? Punctuality shows clearly from the first session. Someone consistently late will affect you and other students.
Check Interaction Ability
- Assign a short task (e.g., listen – repeat, small exercise).
- Give instructions in English to see if the student can follow.
- Assess attitude: willing to ask questions? cooperative?
Students with poor interaction not only struggle to improve but also drag the whole class down. Better to decline early than lose multiple other students.
Selecting Students Also Protects Your Energy
An effective class needs students who are punctual, cooperative, and proactive. The entrance test is when you observe exactly that.
Some Technical Details
- Always test via Zoom/Meet to check equipment and computer usage habits.
- Observe whether students know how to turn on camera/mic, use computer or only phone.
- During the short task, ask directly: "Why did you choose B?" → checks grammar and interaction ability simultaneously.
- Note errors/good words to provide evidence-based feedback.
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