Teaching tip 5: Things to incorporate in your English Classes
1. Good morning/ Goodbye
These are probably standard and probably automatic phrases but it is important that you use salutations and bid them farewell.
2. What do you think about this?
Getting student feedback on your lessons is a useful tool to deliver beneficial sessions to your class. Everyone learns best when s/he is enjoying herself/himself. Routine and structure are important, but the tasks can be varied to add excitement.
3. Why is this important?
Students won’t make the effort to learn things that they think are irrelevant or not beneficial to them. Explain to them how to do the task and also why it is important that you learn how to do it.
4. You’ve done so well; I’m proud of you
Positive feedback is crucial in the classroom. Make sure you always encourage your students to perform to the best of their ability and when they reach a target or try extra hard on a task show your appreciation to them. Phrases like ‘well done’, ‘you’ve done brilliantly’ and ‘I’m proud of you’ boost your students’ self-esteem.
