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There are many types of beginners: Absolute Beginner false beginner adult beginner young beginner beginner without Roman alphabet tips for teaching beginners include: be aware of their needs have clear achievable goals give clear simple instructions use choral repetition use pair and group work ask lots of questions students speak English as much as possible don't use students mother tongue revise constantly homework is important pair weaker students with stronger students don't go too quickly play audio again if not understood. don't over correct don't always use the book create a supportive atmosphere explain my methods. Teaching individuals can be rewarding and tiring. It is less formal, but more intensive. tips for teaching individuals: use activities from books complete a needs analysis form diagnose the individuals specific language problems. Conversations should have goals it is best to arrange a combination of what students want and what they need. Some good 1-1 activities: short stories, articles, horoscopes, quizzes, idioms, taboo, discuss the ness, pronounciation, postcards, videos, photographs Homework:Is varied, but can be beneficial if the student has time. Overprepare when teaching individuals because they tend to work faster. Teaching children: Children can be curious tips for helping children with speech: speak slower use a higher pitch lots of repition give positive encouragement Remember they need frequent change of activity, because of short attentions span. it is important that the teacher shows appreciation for the child's learning.' Do's and don'ts when teaching children. always use English, speak slow, use gestures, clear demonstrations, don't put a child on the spot, laugh at yourself, come down to their physical level, have them draw and color, have plenty of supplies, play simple games, give rewards. Things that can cause a lack of classroom discipline. problems at home attention seeking behavior problems at home peer pressure boredom lack of consistency some dont's in a class of children: don't be inconsistent don't threaton don't raise your voice don't break the code don't hurt the kids or threaton follow the rules of the institution. Business English or English for a specific purpose: Teaching ESP can take place in different ways including: one on one, company groups, and school groups. Business people have trouble sometimes with attendance, fatigue, and pressure from work. It is important to find out what business people need from their language class. Needs analysis is a mean's to find the right topics of study. A feedback and planning session is effective to put business English students on the right track. A mid-course evaluation can help to insure the class is satisfying for the student. Keep in mind that the teacher is an expert in English, not in the client's field. on arrival be prepared and be on time, be polite. during the course take attendance and record material that has been covered. After the course do a post course report. Multilingual classes usually take place in an English speaking country. Monolingual classes usually take place in country that does not speak primarily English. Tips to keep students from using a language other than English: Describe why its important to practice only English Place oneself nearest the groups most likely to use another language. overtly monitor Final project are always in English. speaking activities should be short until the student's confidence becomes higher. make sure the students have enough English to do what is asked.
