Teaching Methods
Communicative Approach: I emphasize real-life communication by encouraging students to engage in conversations, discussions, and debates. This method helps improve their speaking and listening skills while building confidence in using the language.
Task-Based Learning: I design lessons around specific tasks, such as writing an email, giving a presentation, or conducting an interv...
Teaching Methods
Communicative Approach: I emphasize real-life communication by encouraging students to engage in conversations, discussions, and debates. This method helps improve their speaking and listening skills while building confidence in using the language.
Task-Based Learning: I design lessons around specific tasks, such as writing an email, giving a presentation, or conducting an interview. This approach makes learning practical and relevant to students' everyday lives.
Flipped Classroom: I sometimes use the flipped classroom model, where students review content (videos, readings) at home and then come to class ready to practice and apply what they've learned. This maximizes classroom time for interaction and problem-solving.
Differentiated Instruction: I tailor lessons to meet the needs of students at different proficiency levels. This includes offering varied activities and materials that cater to individual learning styles—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
Content
Grammar and Vocabulary: I integrate grammar and vocabulary lessons into context-driven exercises, ensuring students learn how to use language structures naturally. For instance, a lesson on past tense might involve discussing past experiences.
Reading and Writing: I incorporate reading comprehension exercises using authentic texts such as articles, short stories, and essays. Writing tasks often follow, where students might compose summaries, reports, or creative pieces.
Listening and Speaking: I use audio-visual materials like podcasts, videos, and songs to enhance listening skills. Speaking exercises include role-plays, group discussions, and presentations.
Cultural Insights: Understanding cultural contexts is crucial in language learning, so I include cultural lessons where students explore the customs, traditions, and social norms of English-speaking countries.