The lesson formats I utilize can vary from lesson to lesson. They are affected by the structure of the class and also the student's reason for learning English.
Applicable in 1-1 sessions, I aim to create individualistic approaches for each student to ensure they are gaining the most out of our interactions. For example, if a student wants to apply their English language skills within the workpl...
The lesson formats I utilize can vary from lesson to lesson. They are affected by the structure of the class and also the student's reason for learning English.
Applicable in 1-1 sessions, I aim to create individualistic approaches for each student to ensure they are gaining the most out of our interactions. For example, if a student wants to apply their English language skills within the workplace, we will concentrate on formal verbal communication and work-related terminology. On the other hand, if a student wants to learn English to go traveling, we can work on knowledge that focuses on day-to-day, formal language practice.
This approach can be used within paired or group sessions, however, the criteria will be more generalized to suit all students combined.
My classes start with a warm-up task (Warmer), to introduce the lesson's topic. Then we immerse ourselves in the Body of the lesson, where most teaching and learning occurs. Finally, we reach the final stage where we review what has been learned (Plenary). This is based on the W.B.P. procedure: Warmer, Body, Plenary.
Each stage is carried out using different activities such as Q&As, class discussions, word gaps, and creative writing, for example.
Approaches such as P.P.P. (Present, Practice, Produce), T.T.T. (Test, Teach, Test), and E.S.A. (Engage, Study, Activate) are teaching structures I apply mostly during the Body of the lesson. These are utilized depending on the class format, an example is the E.S.A. approach being more suitable for 1-1 sessions due to allowing a more personalized teaching method.