Minute Practical Lesson Demonstration For CELTA Interview

Minute Practical Lesson Demonstration For CELTA Interview! - UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum Extracted from the discussion:
Question: i've been asked to give a 5 minute lesson demonstration at my interview and i really don't know where to start. It states the lesson can be on a subject of my choice ... I've chosen to teach the differences between both British & American English.
Reply: In my experience, in this sort of situation, your actual lesson plan isn't judged, it's more about your communication skills and how you cope with being in front of the class. ... Whatever you choose as your lesson,
make sure you know it inside out
perform in confidently.
Make sure you anticipate any questions or problems ...
They'll forgive a confident performance of a poor lesson plan long before they'll forgive a stuttering performance of a great lesson plan, because the lesson plan is the bit you're going on the course to learn.
Another reply: This is quite a task they're setting you, as it is assumed CELTA candidates know zero about teaching. Not quite fair in my opinion, but you'll certainly learn a lot. Good luck!