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Category Archives: Teaching Tips
The Makings of a Great Teacher
If you think of great teachers, who do you bring to mind? Some people will probably recall a favourite university lecturer or high school teacher, someone who was entertaining and educational. Others might think of Robin William’s character in Dead … Read More
Tagged: teaching skills
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How to Teach One-to-one English Lessons
It goes without saying that one-to-one lessons (or ‘man-to-man’ lessons as they are called in Japan) present a set of challenges that are unique. Whereas group lessons can rely on activities and contribution from the numerous participants, lessons with just … Read More
Tagged: method, one-to-one
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How To Teach Unplugged – The Naked English Teacher
I remember teaching a short course some time ago for advanced English students. The first part of the course was fairly standard – vocabulary building, role-plays, some debates on artificial themes et cetera. The final part of the course, though, … Read More
Tagged: dogme, lesson plans
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Motivation in the ESL Classroom
A lack of motivation from students can sap your enthusiasm for work. This problem is found most commonly when students are forced learners; a company rule, or a school requirement means they have to learn English.
Tagged: classroom, students
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How to Teach Fluency in English – Part 2
Last week, I wrote about the 3 main elements on the way to fluency (practice, knowledge and confidence). Here I want to talk about the practicalities of becoming fluent.
Tagged: fluency, plans
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How to Teach Fluency in English
Fluency is often held up as being the goal for students to aspire to, particularly in Eikaiwa, or conversation schools. I find with many of my students that they have a reasonable knowledge of English grammar, and decent vocabulary. Fluency … Read More
Tagged: fluency, methods
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ESL Textbooks and useless English
It’s been over a year since I last wrote about textbooks. I freely admitted back then that I avoided using them. During the past year, however, textbook usage has been necessary, and I have a bit more experience with them.
Tagged: methods, textbooks
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