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Teaching ESL to Children
To meet the challenge of teaching children, George Stocker
suggests the first step is to stop thinking of them as "short adults"!
How to Teach a Child English One to One
Shelley Vernon argues that the key to teaching children in
one to one classes is haing a substantial repertoire of games and songs, as well as a
strong sense of fun.
Using Stories in the Preschool ESL Classroom
Do you want to start using stories in the preschool ESL classroom?
There are many great pre-k activities for ESL classrooms, including games,
says
Shelley Vernon, but it's also very important to not discount the power of
stories.
Teaching Grammar with Fun Learning Games
Teaching English grammar can be hard going - for the teacher and the students.
It doesn't have to be difficult or painful, however. You can teach English
grammar using fun learning games and before you know it your students will be
more than willing.
Shelley Vernon shows us how.
Class Projects
Class projects are a great way to put into practice skills that have been learnt
during an English course.
Nadia Zehni shares her project ideas.
Controlling large classes
If you have a large class you need a few things up your sleeve to bring the
class into line when things get a little over-heated.
Shelley Vernon has
some tips and ideas to help you manage your large class.
Motivating young children to learn
English
Young children are often eager, almost too eager. The problem arises when they
are eager to do things other than what you're trying to teach them.
Shelley Vernon has six
tips to keep them interested in class and motivated to do what you want them to
do.
Teaching children grammar through games
One of the questions ESL and TEFL teachers are asking on forums the world over
is: how can you teach grammar through games?
Shelley Vernon has the answer.
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