Many people think that teaching English is simple. There is a common misconception that if you can speak the language, you can teach it but the simple fact is that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Teaching someone English is challenging for lots of reasons. It’s a bit like […]
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New teachers often have problems trying to decide how to speak to students so they understand them best. Should they keep their grammar really simple? Should they avoid unusual words? Should they slow down? Should they speak to students as though they were speaking to young children even if they […]
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Homework is simply work your students do at home rather than in the classroom. Many teachers give it to their students as a matter of course. Almost all schools will expect you to give it, often with a time caveat: “Give them at least 30 minutes of homework after each […]
Continue ReadingHard then Soft in the TEFL Classroom
Hard then Soft is a general technique in classroom management which allows your classes to be productive and useful. Using this technique you do not end up with a classroom out of control and students being noisy and disrespecting their teacher. It is based on the “first impressions” idea and […]
Continue ReadingHands Down – Choosing a Student at Random
Here’s a quick teaching tip for the class which can be incredibly important. It’s surprisingly simple and surprisingly effective. In fact, it can change the way you teach and the results you get. It’s all about how you choose a student at random to speak and making sure everyone in […]
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