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First lessons: Two types of classes new group, and existing group In the first lesson: Teachers should try to help establish rapport between the students, and also between the students and the teacher. Find out about each student Find out about the students needs for English Find out the English level of each individual class member. Useful activities for the First lesson include: questiaires and surveys Tell us About board game pass the ball game Needs analysis form Warmers are great to help students get into the flow of class and into the flow of speaking English. some examples of warmers are: hangman, pictionary, tongue twisters, and memory games. Warmers should be kept short. Teaching groups comprised of different levels. One should use different materials, or use the same materials, but vary the tasks. pair stronger students with weaker students Large classes can present their own kinds of challenges. When teaching a large class one should: use worksheets pairs/work groups Speak loud, and make sure all board materials are visable to all. choral repition appoint group leaders over use of native tongue can be coped with by: making sure activities are at an appropriate level. make explanations clear Encourage the use of English Only respond to English: constantly remind students to speak in English. Reluctant Students can be encouraged to greater participation by: Use of pair work use of controlled practice use of role-play use of a tape recorder Listening skills are vital and should not be ignored. Teachers should make sure that sound quality is clear.
