English Teaching Methods
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Andy Said:
What is a good website that has great teaching methods for teaching English over seas?We Answered:
Dave's ESL café (davesesl.cafe.com I think) has a collection of links to everything dealing with the teaching of English as a second or foreign langauge.(check out TPRS, as well as TPR--tprstorytelling.com, susangrosstprs.com etc)
Paula Said:
Which are the best acive methods of teaching english as a foreign language?We Answered:
You need to start with the simple stuff. Start off by making sure that they know the english alphabet and can pronounce each of the letters individually. You then need to move onto getting them to read simple sentences, and to make sure that they are sounding out the words correctly. Move on to slightly more difficult sentences and ensure that you include words that are spelt one way but have a different sounds, such as 'ph' sounding like 'f'.Edith Said:
What are the new trends of teaching english language ? or in methods of teaching English?We Answered:
In the new trends these days I have seen lots of English Teachers trying to make the class more interactive. By having in class quizzes, reading, group and individual presentations on a topic followed by questions and answers. In the end one should try to find out where exactly the students are lacking and how to make the class more involved in what is being taught.George Said:
Can you give some ideas on having fun teaching methods in Mathematics and English?We Answered:
Ummmm? A methods course should help. The kind that's required of a new teacher in this state.Melissa Said:
What are the best methods for teaching English as a foreign language; preferably dynamic, direct methods?We Answered:
Hi ThereWithout knowing much about you and what qualifications you have a good start would be to read 'The Practice of English Language Teaching' by Jeremy Harmer. If you get the 4th edition with the CD you will see various approaches by experienced teachers.
Above all try to make the learning fun and interactive allow time for them to practise the new language taught and plenty of visual aids. Use video bring in other english speakers for them to interview.
I have included my website where you will find links to various websites. I also invite you to contact me through my website for other materials that are freely available on the net.
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Kenneth Said:
what are some Alternative Assessment Methods for Teaching English Lit or Writing?We Answered:
See now I'm one of those students that does not agree completely with the "alternative strategies". I'm a college student working towards my masters degree in "computer engineering". I have already completed all college English classes and received A's in all of them. Now on my first assignment in college level English (English 1) I had received a C. The reason for this is because all the English classes I had ever taken in my life previous to college had never properly explained the basics, all they did was have us write about random things that did not lay out a good foundation for the basics of English at all. You should know as well as I that once your students get into college all it will be is formal writing and research projects. If you want to get your students interested and at the same time properly prepared for high school/college your going have to give them controversy! Your students need to have intellectual arguments or debates on controversial topics (appropriate for school of course) then they need to attempt to prove their point of view in their writings. Students always get excited when they feel that they have something to prove. So in conclusion my answer is, give your students controversy and make sure they know the basics of formal writing!