Use YouTube clips or lyricsstraining.com to show how English is actually spoken in the real world, not just in textbooks. The Golden Rule: Keep it Fun
The biggest mistake new teachers make is talking too much. Your goal should be an 80/20 split: students speak 80% of the time, and you speak 20%. How to Teach English
If you are bored, they are bored. Use movement (Total Physical Response), use humor, and remember that for many students, your class is the only time they feel safe making mistakes. Use YouTube clips or lyricsstraining
The "fluency" stage. Students use the language freely in a role-play, debate, or creative writing task. 3. Context is Everything If you are bored, they are bored
Teaching how to follow a recipe to make a favorite meal. Language sticks when it's useful. 4. Level Your Language (Grading)