Use finger correction to show where a word was missed or where a tense was wrong without interrupting the flow. 6. Make it Tech-Savvy
Modern ESL teaching benefits from tools that make learning feel like play: Use Kahoot! or Quizlet for vocabulary drills.
Never teach a list of random vocabulary words. Always wrap your lesson in a "situational context." Teaching a list of kitchen utensils. How to Teach English
Controlled exercises like fill-in-the-blanks or matching games to build accuracy.
Teaching how to follow a recipe to make a favorite meal. Language sticks when it's useful. 4. Level Your Language (Grading) Use finger correction to show where a word
"If you wouldn't mind opening your books to page ten so we can look at the first exercise..." Try: "Open your books. Page ten. Look at exercise one." 5. Embrace the "Silent Way" and Correction Don't jump in the second a student makes a mistake.
Use YouTube clips or lyricsstraining.com to show how English is actually spoken in the real world, not just in textbooks. The Golden Rule: Keep it Fun or Quizlet for vocabulary drills
The biggest mistake new teachers make is talking too much. Your goal should be an 80/20 split: students speak 80% of the time, and you speak 20%.