Learn English naturally through real-life conversations! This online course brings you into everyday scenarios where native speakers talk. You’ll pick up common phrases and expressions, practice listening, and join interactive exercises. Start speaking like a native today!
APPROACH
1. Contextualize Vocabulary:
- Choose conversations or dialogues that naturally contain the target vocabulary, phrases, or idioms.
- Ensure that the conversation provides a clear context for the use of these language elements.
2. Pre-teaching:
- Before diving into the conversation, introduce the new vocabulary, phrases, or idioms to the students.
- Provide explanations, definitions, and examples.
- Use visuals, realia (real-life objects), or gestures to make the meaning clear.
3. Interactive Reading:
- Have the students read or listen to the conversation.
- Encourage them to identify and underline the target vocabulary, phrases, or idioms as they encounter them.
4. Comprehension Questions:
- After reading or listening to the conversation, ask comprehension questions to ensure understanding.
- Include questions that require the use of the target language elements in responses.
5. Discussion and Analysis:
- Engage the students in a discussion about the conversation’s content.
- Encourage them to analyze the usage of the target language elements within the conversation.
- Discuss the context, meaning, and appropriateness of each element.
6. Practice and Application:
- Provide various activities for students to practice using the new vocabulary, phrases, or idioms.
- Activities can include role-playing, writing sentences, creating their dialogues, or using the language in real-life scenarios.
7. Reinforcement:
- Incorporate the target language elements into subsequent lessons and conversations to reinforce learning.
- Encourage students to use them in their own speaking and writing.
8. Homework and Self-Study:
- Assign homework tasks that involve the use of the new language elements.
- Recommend resources, such as books or websites, for students to explore further examples and contexts.
9. Regular Review:
- Periodically review the target vocabulary, phrases, or idioms to ensure retention.
- Use quizzes, flashcards, or interactive games for review.
10. Encourage Authentic Usage:
- Create opportunities for students to use the language elements in real-life situations, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Encourage them to watch movies, read books, or engage with native speakers to see these elements in context.
11. Monitoring and Feedback:
- Continuously monitor students’ usage of the target language elements and provide constructive feedback.
- Correct any misuse or misunderstanding promptly.
12. Gradual Complexity:
- Start with simple conversations and language elements and gradually introduce more complex ones as students progress.
