It can be hard to teach spoken English to a class of new students or your own child.The key is to break your lessons into easy to understand segments.Use flash cards and exercises to help your students practice lessons and conversations.In your own lessons, use effective gestures to remind your students about the importance of body language.You will be surprised at the progress that both you and your students can make when you build a productive learning environment.
Step 1: Basic topics can be used in a lesson plan.
Before you teach any new lessons, you need to decide what you want to teach.To create a list of important topics, open up a document in a word processor and take out a blank sheet of paper.Simple sentence structure, simple and compound sentences, and basic vocabulary are easy lessons to focus on.Pick topics that are easy to understand.While parts of speech are important in the English language, young or new speakers don't know what some of them are.It would be easy to ask someone about another person's weekend in a classroom.
Step 2: Practice and discuss pronunciation techniques.
Encourage students to listen as you speak.The students should be told to repeat these words after you.The letters that sound different in the alphabet should be focused on.To help with the learning process, record the students speaking and then play the recording back.Rats, rate, and fat are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.Students can say words that are similar in spelling, like pin and pen.
Step 3: Put your lessons around specific verbs and vocabulary.
Don't try to teach too much at once.Students might not understand the topic if they feel overwhelmed.During each class period, focus on a small topic.Do, make, go, and play are common verbs.It is possible to develop a lesson plan ahead of time.English lessons will benefit from structure even if you teach informally.Try to keep your lessons short and to the point.You can use these segments to educate your child.
Step 4: Discuss how toconjugate with simple verbs.
Simple verbs like past, present, and future should be the focus of the lessons.The English language has a lot of exceptions and rules, so don't mention them to your beginner students right away.If you find an irregular word, explain how it works in the sentence or conversation.The same word is used to explain the verbs.Play follows the past, present, and future structure in a way that is easy to understand.
Step 5: Speak simple and compound sentences.
Explain the different elements of English sentence structure to your students.A compound sentence includes 2 subjects and 2 verbs, while a simple sentence only has 1 subject and 1 verb.Students should be included in your example of each sentence type.Sally goes to school is a simple sentence.Sally likes math, but John likes science.Your students should be aware of compound sentences that connect words like "and" and "but".
Step 6: The student can apply new knowledge with interactive activities.
A sample conversation should focus on topics that your student can act on.If you want your students to feel realistic, invite them to stand up and participate in a practice conversation.If you are practicing store scenarios, you should have one student be a shopkeeper and the other be the customer.2 students could pretend to ask for directions.One student should ask how to get to the nearest gas station.Instruct the other student to say something like "right" or " left".
Step 7: You can design flash cards for each lesson.
An effective study routine can be created using color index cards and permanent markers.On one side of the card, highlight terms and phrases that relate to the current lesson.To serve as a definition, use pictures and symbols on the other side of the flash card.The native language of your students is on the other side of the flash card.
Step 8: There is a difference between formal and informal language.
When talking to friends and family, students use casual words and sentences.When speaking with strangers and acquaintances, state how they use formal words and sentences.As you explain the difference, mention that formal language is important when speaking with adults and new friends.A sample dialogue can be used to explain the differences between these styles of language.You could say good evening.How has your day been?Informal language is an example of what is up.Students should be reminded that they use informal language when talking to their friends.
Step 9: Students should not use vague language.
A list of vague, unhelpful terms can be provided with flash cards or another visual cue.Provide examples of specific language they can use in conversation, then create an example dialogue or scenario for them to follow.If your students use vague language, make sure to point it out and correct it.Explain how vague the words "stuff" and "thing" are in conversation.In a store setting, tell your students that "I'd like to buy that pencil" is a lot more helpful and specific than the other way around.
Step 10: The initiate, respond, follow-up model is how to teach your students.
Help your students start a new topic like asking about someone's day or weekend by guiding them through the flow of a casual conversation.The students should be reminded to give an answer.The beginning English speakers should be asked a follow-up question.Continue this model until your students get used to it.Try having 2 students talk about the weekend.The second student can ask the first student how their weekend went by saying, "It was good."
Step 11: There's a difference between interactional and transactional language.
Students should be reminded that the regular conversations they have with friends, family members, and acquaintances are not the same as the transactions they make at stores and restaurants.Students can see the difference if they set up sample dialogues.A good example of an interactional conversation would be this.A good example of a transactional conversation would be this: "Excuse me!"How much will a slice of pizza cost?
Step 12: Pair your students with each other to practice.
Encourage more than one student to learn from each other.Provide a prompt for a conversation after assigning different roles to each student.The students should role play these conversations in order to get a full learning experience.You can pretend that the cash register is at a fast food restaurant.One student should be a fast food worker and the other student a customer.If students can move around in the classroom, they might be more engaged.
Step 13: While you are teaching, change your facial expression.
Sprinkle in some personality and fun elements to make your lessons less boring.Brainstorm ways to make your lessons more emotional.If you act engaged while teaching, your students are more likely to do the same.If you teach your students about different responses to conversations, you can use facial expressions to help.It is possible to say something like "Yes, I'd be happy to do that!" and be accompanied by a big smile.
Step 14: Students should be encouraged to act out scenarios.
Students should not be forced to stay in 1 place while you teach them new concepts.Try and recreate real-world scenarios, like a restaurant setting or a visit to a store.Students can experiment with different questions if you switch up the roles.Ask your child which role they would like to play first.As you practice different conversations, switch off.
Step 15: Make your lessons more dynamic by using effective gestures.
Think of ways to make vocabulary lessons easier for your students.As you go, use large, exaggerated motions to make your point, as this will be much more engaging for the students.Encourage your students to use large, dramatic hand motions when they speak.Large hand gestures can be helpful in a lesson.If you want to demonstrate a person's height, extend and lower your arms.
Step 16: Help your students watch a video.
Sample conversation videos can be found online.If relevant, focus on channels with content geared toward children.You can teach your students to observe the different behaviors and gestures in the video by playing it once or twice.Explain each gesture to your students and show them how to use it.In a video detailing a basic greeting, the actors might wave their hands to say hello and goodbye.
Step 17: Discuss the dos and don'ts of physical contact in a conversation.
Depending on the age and culture of your students, you might need to dedicate a separate lesson to personal space.You should not stand right next to a person, but you should have at least 2 ft (0.61 m) of space to spare.Students can practice if you set up a few example conversations.Don't chastise your students if you notice they are standing too close to each other.Point out what they are doing wrong and how they can improve.
Step 18: Correct answers should be prioritized over constant communication.
At the beginning of each lesson, remind your students that practice is most important.It is okay to make mistakes while learning how to speak a new language, as long as you explain how it is a process of trial and error.Creating a welcoming environment will make your students feel more comfortable.Students should be encouraged to challenge themselves.You can always help them if they say something wrong.
Step 19: There should be ground rules for each lesson.
To create a respectful and engaging environment, remind students to be polite and courteous to the instructor.Encourage your students to raise their hands when they have a question.If you want your students to stick to the ground rules, you can have them sign an agreement.The learning environment will be less productive if your students are rude.
Step 20: The student should be encouraged to take part in their lessons.
Pay attention to students who aren't as active.Encourage these individuals to answer questions throughout the lesson by inviting them to take part in practice conversations.Students are not necessarily bored if they aren't participating in a lesson.They may be having a hard time understanding the lesson.
Step 21: The student should be given plenty of time to practice.
Pupils shouldn't expect to memorize new vocabulary and topics right away.They can develop a solid foundation by drilling them with flash cards and other practice exercises.If you have moved on to different lessons, keep reviewing the same topics for weeks and months.Improving spoken English can be improved with repetition and practice.
Step 22: You can use your own experiences to create authentic lessons.
Do you remember when you first learned English?Try and remember the fun and engaging aspects of your lessons, even if you don't have any recent memories.Add scenarios from your journey as an English speaker to practice exercises.If you lose your luggage at the airport, make a sample practice conversation for students to practice.One student should be the airport staff member and the other the traveler.