Some links for people who want to learn more about teaching English Language to adults http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5VpDzpODvY TIPS FOR STUDENTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTGhPfa5c8A More hints for teachers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P04m8ztoh5g Tips for rapid learning MAJOR TIP: 1. Use FACEBOOK, email and other ways to communicate directly with students. 2. Put videos on Youtube.com -- Many students think that videos on YOUTUBE have some value. They perceive that the teacher put some effort into sharing valuable information. Perhaps the video is from your class... but the key is that you have identified the material has important, so they might take time to look at it, too. Visit FEL: youtube.com/FreeEnglishLessons 3. Read the articles on www.FreeEnglishLessons.com (look at the entry in the right hand column called "For Teachers") Particularly: "Articles to Improve our Teaching" http://www.freeenglishlessons.com/articlelive/categories/For-Teachers/Articles-to-Improve-Our-Teaching/ Consider taking the (expensive) course called CELTA -- you will have an internationally recognized certificate. If you don't have time, you can get about 70% of the information by looking at the videos and tips on my sites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CELTA If you want more tips, write to FreeEnglishlessons@gmail.com. Steve Return to HOME |