The "fluency" stage. Students use the language freely in a role-play, debate, or creative writing task. 3. Context is Everything
Here is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of the ESL classroom. 1. Prioritize "Student Talk Time" (STT)
This is the "Old Faithful" of lesson planning. It provides a clear structure for both you and the learner: How to Teach English
The biggest mistake new teachers make is talking too much. Your goal should be an 80/20 split: students speak 80% of the time, and you speak 20%.
Take notes during their speaking activities and do a "Correction Gallery" on the whiteboard at the end of class. This keeps their confidence high while they are actually speaking. The "fluency" stage
Instead of explaining a word, ask "Concept Checking Questions" (CCQs). If you're teaching the word "bicycle," don't define it. Ask: "Does it have four wheels?" "Does it use gas?" 2. Use the PPP Framework
Use finger correction to show where a word was missed or where a tense was wrong without interrupting the flow. 6. Make it Tech-Savvy Context is Everything Here is a comprehensive guide
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