Familiarization Part 1
Welcome to NEI Familiarization
Welcome to NEI!
This is the first step to becoming an NEI teacher. Let us give you an idea of the whole process so you know what to expect:
- Complete your application (Done)
- Upload a video of yourself (Done)
- Complete Part 1 of the NEI Familiarization process (You are Here)
- Meet with Danny, our Director of Learning Outcomes, for a 15-minute conversation
Here, we will decide if we will invite you to teach for NEI.
If we agree to move forward, these are the remaining steps.
Familiarization modules and 1:1s (pronounced "one-on-ones"):
- Teach 8 1:1s with real NEI students and feedback from Danny
- Tier 2 Evaluation
- Final paperwork
- Establish your committed availability
Let's get started!
Introduction
Welcome to NEI!
Here is an overview of our program. Please watch if you haven't already.
*This video is available with translated subtitles for lower-level learners.
Sample 1:1
Every NEI 1:1 is made up of 5 elements.
NEI 1:1s have clear expectations for students and teachers and follow a standard procedure with 5 common elements. Within that, they are individualized for the student's goals and language level.
Every 1:1 includes:
- A warmup with Small Talk
- The Replay Challenge speaking assignment
- The Extra English writing assignment from NEI's extensive library of content
- A discussion based on a provided Question Set
- A brief wrap-up
Watch the video to see the flow and standard elements of an NEI 1:1.
NEI Expectations
At NEI, we've developed an innovative platform that makes it easy for dedicated teachers to help motivated learners.
As part of our commitment to excellence and educational integrity, we are looking for passionate teachers who are ready to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our community.
What we expect from you:
- Commitment to Availability: Dedicate at least 6–10 hours weekly to teaching, with a schedule that aligns with the opportunities listed on the NEI Opportunities page.
- Technological Reliability: Maintain high-speed internet and up-to-date hardware to facilitate seamless, high-quality one-on-one sessions. It's crucial that technical issues do not hinder the learning experience, ensuring every session is productive and engaging.
- Professional Reliability: Understand that our tolerance for absenteeism in scheduled 1:1 sessions is very low. Reliability is a cornerstone of trust and effectiveness in our educational model.
- Adherence to NEI's Standards: Embrace and follow NEI's established procedures with a focus on continuous improvement to maximize students' learning outcomes. This includes making timely and constructive grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary corrections, tailored to each learner's needs.
/r/ is round
NEI offers support to develop your ability to offer timely and concise pronunciation feedback in every 1:1. /r/ is a common challenge for speakers of certain language groups.
The following video is an example of Danny giving /r/ corrections:
▶ Watch video: "Raw" — /r/ pronunciation correctionsNotice his suggestions to make the lips round and prevent the tongue from touching for the /r/ in "Raw."
Notice how Danny uses "1" and "2" to guide the student to the correct pronunciation.
Schedule a 15-minute Conversation
The next step in the application process is to schedule a 15-minute conversation with Danny, our Director of Learning Outcomes.
Email Danny at danny@ne.institute. Use the subject line: Ready to schedule an interview.
Danny is in Japan, and is generally available Sundays–Thursdays, between 9:00 and 17:00 JST.
Send him an email with some times that you're available to meet and he will reply with a proposed interview time.
Need to check the time difference? JST Timezone Converter
Thank you for choosing NEI.