Teaching Adults English: Your First Lesson

📚 The aim of the first lesson is to get to know the student and understand their needs.

😅 Admitting and addressing stress is important in breaking the barrier of awkwardness.

💪 Remember that the student is usually more stressed than the teacher, which can help build confidence.

🎯 The teacher emphasizes the importance of creating a comfortable environment for students to learn English.

📚 Rather than using specific books or curriculum, the focus is on getting to know the students through conversation.

🗣️ Open-ended questions are used to encourage students to share about their interests and experiences.

Using technology like Google Maps or Google Images can make adult English students feel more relaxed and engaged in the lesson.

Encouraging students to share their interests and hobbies can help alleviate their stress and improve their language skills.

A major breakthrough was achieved with a student who was extremely nervous when it was discovered that she was passionate about football.

📚 The teacher doesn't use textbooks or follow a set curriculum.

💬 The main goal is to get the students comfortable speaking in the language they want to speak.

❓ Tips are given for situations when the student is not talkative or doesn't have much to say.

📚 Prepare articles or videos related to local and world news to engage students.

💡 Choose simple videos for beginners and articles for more advanced students.

🗣️ Identify vocabulary and phrases in the articles or videos to discuss and learn during the meeting.

📚 Prepare three options for students to choose from based on the topic.

📝 Take notes during each meeting to remember ideas and common mistakes.

💻📝 Share the notes with students after the lesson to aid in preparation for the next lesson.

👍 Focus on keeping stress levels low and getting to know your student in the first few lessons.

📚 Prepare materials such as videos or articles before the lesson to use if you run out of ideas.

📝 Take notes during the lesson, as they will be helpful for the next lesson.