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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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3.666665	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.
3.666665	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,
4.42857	Introducing yourself to classes The first lesson and subsequent lessons will be crucial in establishing the atmosphere in your classes and your students’ attitude towards you.
3.333335	Festive resources Introduction This week's tips is a pick and mix of classroom activities on a festive/seasonal theme. Secondary and Primary teachers will find there is something for them. Don't forget to check out last year's seasonal links and


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.
3.59091	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:
3.1875	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.
3.666665	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.


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Pat.

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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