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	Teaching Tips Teaching tips extends the Language Assistant resource manual with more tips and practical hints.

Teaching Tips

Teaching tips extends the Language Assistant resource manual with more tips and practical hints.

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4.8	Using Graded Readers Graded readers or ‘readers' are books that have had the language level simplified to help second language learners read them. The language is graded for vocabulary, complexity of grammar structures and also by the number of words. They are made to cater for all levels from beginners through to advance.
5	Student progress Assistants are not usually expected to carry out formal assessment of their learners with tests or marking. However, students need feedback as they come towards the end of their time with you. Here are a few short activities for your last month or weeks with them.
3.576925	Fluency activities for higher levels Learners beyond intermediate level require more opportunities to speak at length. It can be a challenge to find interesting topics and we can sometimes concentrate too much on issues and topics in the news.
4	Improving discussion lessons Have you ever felt you were asking all the questions about students’ opinions? Do you find you are doing more talking in a discussion than your class? Here are some tips to:
4.3	Christmas tips Introduction Christmas is an excellent theme for adding games and fun to your teaching. Most students enjoy festive lessons if your activities encourage a personal contribution about the students’ own families and customs.


5	Reluctant talkers 1 Introduction Being faced with a class which won't speak can be very disappointing after all your planning. When there are rows of blank faces or questions that nobody will answer it can de motivating.
5	Student progress Assistants are not usually expected to carry out formal assessment of their learners with tests or marking. However, students need feedback as they come towards the end of their time with you. Here are a few short activities for your last month or weeks with them.
5	Working with teachers in teams Coming in to a classroom to help an established teacher needs tact and lots of planning. It is not always going to be straightforward working together .Here are some tips to help improve your team teaching relationships.
5	Adapting materials for mixed ability classes Introduction All classes are mixed ability to one extent or another. Extreme cases, when you have near native level speakers with beginners, can be very challenging for the teacher.
5	Activities on the theme of Summer 2 Introduction Here’s a second group of tasks to get your students’ in the mood for summer. Some of these tasks are more suited to intermediate learners and up.


4	A multi-level writing class This activity is a great writing task to use in the first week or so with a new group.
3.591835	Activities for first lessons 1 The activities that you use in your first lessons are very important and are likely to set the tone for the rest of your classes. In your first lessons, it is good to focus on two areas:
3.29412	Activities for first lessons 2 The following activities focus primarily on fluency and are suitable for intermediate level and up. They will give you a chance to get to know the class, break the ice and estimate their language level.
3.8	Activities for using magazines in the classroom Introduction Magazines are a rich source of authentic materials and can be very motivating and inspire a wide range of activities. You can bring whole magazines to class to stimulate interest in British culture,
4.8	Activities on the theme of Summer Introduction With the summer holidays approaching it might be nice to base some of your lessons around this seasonal theme. Here is a selection of activities that you can use a various levels.


Sky7 Saudi Arabia	How about teenagers at school? especially when most don't like english classes as they are non-... read comment
patyheber Argentina	Thanks! I loved it, Pat. read comment
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Sky7
Saudi Arabia

How about teenagers at school? especially when most don't like english classes as they are non-...
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patyheber
Argentina

Thanks! I loved it,

Pat.

R.Al-Zubaidi
Jordan


A multi-level writing class
Activities for first lessons 1
Activities for first lessons 2
Activities for using magazines in the classroom
Activities on the theme of Summer
Activities on the theme of Summer 2
Adapting materials for different age groups
Adapting materials for mixed ability classes
Checking comprehension
Christmas tips
Classroom layout
Dealing with discipline
Drama techniques to get them talking
End of year activities
Error Correction
Establishing the ground rules
Festive resources
Fluency activities for higher levels
Fluency activities for lower levels
Getting adults and children to talk