Bernard Tinashe Mazodze

English Lesson Proposal Template

Instructor Details
Name: Bernard Tinashe Mazodze
Experience:
- Started learning English in elementary school.
- Completed university studies where all lessons were in English.
- Holds a Band 7.5 IELTS score, demonstrating advanced proficiency.
- Experienced in tailoring lessons for adults and secondary school students, delivered online or in person.



Teaching Philosophy
I believe in creating a supportive, engaging, and immersive learning environment. My approach emphasizes practical communication skills, empowering students to confidently use English in real-life scenarios.

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Lesson Plan Overview

1. Lesson Objectives
Each lesson will focus on improving specific skills:
- Speaking:Develop fluency and pronunciation.
- Listening: Enhance comprehension of spoken English.
- Reading: Build vocabulary and understanding of texts.
- Writing: Improve grammar, sentence structure, and essay organization.

2. Lesson Structure
Duration: 1 hour (flexible based on student needs)

1. Introduction (5-10 minutes)
- Greetings and rapport building.
- Review of the previous lesson and setting objectives for the day.

2. Core Lesson (30-40 minutes)
- Grammar and Vocabulary:Introduction of new concepts with examples.
- Practice Activities:
- Role-plays and discussions for speaking practice.
- Listening exercises using audio clips or videos.
- Reading short passages, analyzing content, and discussing new vocabulary.
- Writing tasks such as short paragraphs, essays, or letters.

3. Interactive Session (10-15 minutes)
- Student Q&A.
- Fun activities like quizzes or games to reinforce learning.

4. Conclusion (5-10 minutes)
- Recap of the day’s lesson.
- Homework assignment to consolidate learning.
- Preview of the next lesson.


Teaching Methods
- Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): Focus on practical communication.
- Task-Based Learning (TBL): Real-world tasks like creating presentations or planning events.
- Direct Method: English-only instruction for full immersion.
- Blended Learning: Integrating online tools with live teaching for maximum flexibility.

-Personalized Approach:
Lessons tailored to each student's proficiency and goals.

Homework and Support
- Assignments will focus on consolidating classroom learning (e.g., vocabulary exercises, writing tasks).
- Provide resources such as articles, videos, and practice materials for self-study.
- Regular feedback to ensure consistent progress
- Online resources: Videos, apps, and worksheets.
- Real-life materials: News articles, books, or scripts.
- Practice tests for standardized exams (e.g., IELTS).