working with young learners

My favourite day 2

Jo Bertrand — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:50:30 +0000

This is the second in a two part series. Part two focuses on special days and birthdays in particular.

Teaching speaking and listening skills

Jo Bertrand — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:33:53 +0000

In this article you will find a few tips to get you started with teaching speaking and listening skills to young learners. The aims are:

Lesson plans

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:56:35 +0000

Why should I write a plan?
You may find that during your time as an assistant you are called upon to not only assist the teacher but to actually teach the English lesson yourself. If this is the case the best option is to be prepared.

All about me

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:56:28 +0000

Introduction
With very young learners much of what they do in the classroom revolves around them. Before school they are often the centre of ‘their’ universe so starting school can sometimes be a bit of a shock.

Using the Internet with Younger Learners

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:56:18 +0000

Introduction

Maintaining concentration with young learners

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:56:13 +0000

Introduction
Following on from discussions on the forum, this primary tip is designed to help you with keeping children interested in your class. There are so many reasons why their minds could wander and you find that you

My favourite book

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:56:00 +0000

Introduction
I decided to write a tip about using storybooks as in the forum I frequently refer to storybooks as being a way to approach topics and introduce vocabulary with young learners. I’ve detailed a few general tips to

Using Songs

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:55:52 +0000

Introduction
Children all over the world love listening to songs and most of them love singing too! Using songs to introduce language and revise vocabulary is a great way to help children remember. Having a rhyme, music and

The Senses

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:55:47 +0000

Introduction
Every child is unique and approaches learning differently. You should always vary your teaching techniques to avoid alienating the students who learn differently to the way you teach. Young learners tend to respond

Zero Materials

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:55:41 +0000

Introduction
Do you find yourself spending hours preparing your lessons? Are you getting very little support from colleagues? Is it difficult to know what to teach your children without a syllabus? Would you like some tips on