I structure my lessons in 3 stages - with a warmer, body and plenary. Depeding on the student, there are many methods you can use that fit within this framework. I favour a test-teach-test approach, particularly when teaching privately (as I may not be aware of a student's current level to begin with). This allows me to test students for their knowledge in a certain subject area - for example, expressing actions or ownership - and then teaching them new material based on my understanding of what they already know. The final test stage is then to go over what we've learned in the lesson, and perhaps use some fluency exercises to consolidate the new vocabulary.

If students continue to study with me I will recap previously learned material at the start of every lesson. This really helps students to retain what they've learned.

In my experience it's good to keep lessons dynamic, varied and fun, and occasionally having a lesson where we just chat! Building a rapor with students and becoming friends is one of the best ways to learn, as then you relate what you're learning to your everyday life! This is by far the best way to build fluency.