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for ESL teachers
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Stuck with teaching a multi-level ESL class? Here's a simple guide:
Multi-level ESL classes can be a nightmare even for the most experienced teachers. Imagine having four advanced students, three intermediate, and five beginners, all in the same class. How can you deal with this seemingly impossible situation? Here are 7 steps that you can follow:
1. Start your lesson with the whole group
You want to establish the "good happy family" feeling at the beginning of each lesson. Starting with the whole group prevents small group identity where students limit their contact only to those at their own level.
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for TESOL students
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Terrified of your first practicum?
You're not alone! That first practicum when you have to teach the class all by yourself is a nerve-wracking time for most teacher trainees. Here are 5 tips to help you overcome your fear:
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare
Action is the cure for fear, and in this case, the necessary action before your lesson is to prepare thoroughly. The more you prepare, the more confident you will become.
2. Make sure you have student-centred activities that take the spotlight off you and place it on your students where it belongs.
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So you want to build your WORD POWER?
Perhaps you've reached that stage in your studies where you feel you have a basic understanding of English grammar and it's now time to focus more strongly on building your English vocabulary. How do you get the best results? Here are 6 hints:
1. Get the tools you need
You need a good dictionary. Electronic dictionaries that go from English to your own language are useful, but make sure you also start getting into the habit of using an English to English dictionary so you can start thinking in English. Learner's dictionaries are the best because they give you simple definitions with examples and grammatical information. Oxford and Longman are a couple of good brands for dictionaries.
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