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      Hi, any suggestion on teaching youth learners in China please?

      Hi folks, any suggestion on teaching youth learners in China?

      I'm working on speaking lessons for a group of high school students. They are likely going to overseas for study in university end of this year. What they learned for the time being from the classroom in their respective schools might not be sufficient for socializing and studying in new environment. As we have not many native-speaker friends around, I'm trying to make good use of time when we form the English learning group.

      Your suggestion and advice is most appreciated. Thank you. And Have a nice day!

      Small9

      from China


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      therobster39
      Submitted on 31 March, 2010 - 06:51

      I would suggest basing your teaching around functions and situations.  Think about what they will have to do in the UK and what different situations they are likely to face.  For example, they might need to disagree politely with a teacher or participate actively in a debate.  Common situations might be meeting a friend at a party or planning an evening's entertainment.  I guess academic speaking skills are a bit more straightforward to teach, normally centred on progress towards a presentation.  In all situations, I suggest you provide plenty of models and examples.  I think the internet is really useful for that.  Most important in teaching speaking is motivation.  Think carefully about what will interest your students and don't be too downcast if you get that wrong a few times.  Good Luck

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      small9
      Submitted on 2 April, 2010 - 06:16

      Thank you for the advice! I would say most of the class hour will be spent on practicing, using various topics and simulating different situations. My lesson plan usually includes: sole presentation, group discussion, debates,...etc. We try to create a 'virtual environment in overseas' in the classroom so that we can practise more naturally. About motivation, I would like to seek advice from more experienced teachers on the internet just like what i'm doing now :-)

       

      Thank you therobster, may i know where you teach? You must be a great teacher!

       

      Have a nice day!

       

      Cheers

      Small9

      from China

       

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      baska voda
      Submitted on 29 November, 2010 - 20:33

      Teaching in China has become increasingly competitive.   If you don't have previous teaching experience you may still qualify but training is required.