For those of your students looking to work or study abroad, reaching a proficient level of English is often just part of the equation. The soft skills that enable successful interaction in a professional environment are equally as important. We can play a pivotal role in developing these skills for our students through innovative classroom activities that go beyond traditional language teaching. Here are some engaging ideas for integrating soft skills...
Starting as a new English language teacher can seem overwhelming. There are many things for you to think about before, during and after each class. Besides planning lessons, you also need to think about how to manage the classroom and handle different types of students. So, what is some useful new teacher advice to avoid common teaching mistakes? Let’s take a look.
1. Don’t have too many activities and worksheets
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- Kagiso on Assessment Activities To Help Students Show What They Know: “This article provides valuable insights into crafting assessment activities that truly reveal student understanding. The emphasis on diverse assessment methods…” Jul 23, 05:05
- Kagiso on Getting the most out of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary: “This is a great article! I especially found the tips on using the example sentences and columns helpful. In the…” Jul 19, 20:44
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- Kagiso on Motivational Speaker Techniques To Encourage Students’ English Speaking Skills: “This is a great point about storytelling! Using personal anecdotes can not only be engaging but relatable, which can help…” Jul 17, 15:44
- Kagiso on Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau: “This is a great article with some actionable tips for advanced learners! The idea of recognizing “fossilized errors” from authentic…” Jul 17, 15:43
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- Kagiso on Assessment Activities To Help Students Show What They Know: “This article provides valuable insights into crafting assessment activities that truly reveal student understanding. The emphasis on diverse assessment methods…” Jul 23, 05:05
- Kagiso on Getting the most out of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary: “This is a great article! I especially found the tips on using the example sentences and columns helpful. In the…” Jul 19, 20:44
- Swe Win on New Teacher Advice: 5 Tips To Avoid Common Teaching Mistakes: “Thankyou so much. It is quite informative. Please if you don’t mind, could you provide some of the link related…” Jul 19, 13:25
- Shamsu Abdullahi Abubakar on 5 ways to use a dictionary for academic writing: “This my first time visit page i love that” Jul 18, 11:14
- Kagiso on ‘Play Is For Children’: Myths About Learning Through Play: “This article perfectly dismantles the myth that play is just for children! It would be great to see some specific…” Jul 17, 15:45
- Kagiso on Motivational Speaker Techniques To Encourage Students’ English Speaking Skills: “This is a great point about storytelling! Using personal anecdotes can not only be engaging but relatable, which can help…” Jul 17, 15:44
- Kagiso on Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau: “This is a great article with some actionable tips for advanced learners! The idea of recognizing “fossilized errors” from authentic…” Jul 17, 15:43
- universemolding.com on 25 ideas for using WhatsApp with English language students: “I learned a lot” Jul 16, 10:50
- Daniel on 25 ideas for using WhatsApp with English language students: “Hello, this articel is very useful especially for the students like me, this will surely help them using WhatsApp with…” Jul 4, 17:35
- Sobuj on Teaching and learning in the face of conflict: “Very useful information shared in this article, nicely written! I will be reading your articles and using the informative tips.…” Jun 26, 12:11
- zain on How ESL and EFL classrooms differ: “Teaching English as a second language (ESL) and as a foreign language (EFL) presents distinct challenges and opportunities. In ESL…” Jun 24, 15:46
- Cecilia on 5 Creative Activities To Practise Vocabulary In The Classroom: “Thank you! I haven’t used TikTok to review vocabulary.. great idea!” Jun 21, 23:04
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