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6 Ways To Make English Teaching Fun

The demand for English Teachers in China is at an all

time high. What are top 6 ways to make your classes the best?

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A vibrant country full of bustling cities, a fascinatingly complex language, serene

river flows, and a booming economy. China is both a popular and rewarding place to

teach abroad. Teaching English as a Second Language can be quite challenging yet

fulfilling.

When teaching English in China, it means that you will be dealing with a different culture, educational background, learning style, and most importantly the challenge of working through a potentially frustrating language

barrier.

Even with a plethora of challenges, the demand for ESL teachers is currently at an all-time high. English is the international language recognized in the global and business world. Hence, China

has incorporated it into their curriculum.

They are continuously looking for qualified English teachers to provide a comprehensive

and balanced ESL education. Once you get the job, the challenge crops in especially if it’s your

first time handling English as a Second Language.

Using Diverse Lesson PlansMost of the ESL students come from diverse educational

and cultural backgrounds. Hence each student has a different way of conceptualizing. Make it comfortable for

all your students by having a diverse lesson plan that caters to individual learners. The students in China are quite

different; others may seem to grasp faster while others need special attention. Mix writing, observing, listening

with your oral focus and reading so as to develop a comprehensive lesson plan.

Limiting Dictionary UseConsultation of the dictionary should be very

minimal. It’s fine to memorize words and phrases but during the class time, majorly concentrate on

ensuring the students are putting into practice the phrases and words learned and not just reciting

jargon from the dictionary. Dictionaries make the lesson quite boring and repetitive with little done to

put the lesson in context and make it relevant.

Having Students Read Out LoudReading should be practiced as often as

possible. When you let your students read out loud, you allow them to seamlessly blend reading and oral skills. Moreover, it helps the students become more comfortable speaking

in front of others and even their peers.

Letting Students Make MistakesMaking mistakes is a way of learning, hence allowing your students to work through mistakes is the perfect way of reassuring them that they are doing well. Allow them to

correct themselves which helps them get a better grasp on English. As a teacher, you may feel tempted to interject and give the correct spelling or pronunciation, but allowing the

student to recognize where the mistake is and fix it with your guidance clearly shows that there is progress made.

Teaching By DoingModeling each aspect of your lesson plan before the

students iterate it is the best way to teach English as a second language. Pronounce the sentences and words

clearly. Read them loud to the class and ask your students to repeat. To help them with syntax and inflection, tell

them a story about your weekend. When you model your own lesson, it makes the ESL students feel more

comfortable doing exactly what you are asking them to do.

Incorporation of Group WorkRegardless of the age, learning a foreign language can be

quite overwhelming even when familiar with its roots. Learning English as a foreign language for the Chinese

students is difficult. The best way to make your students feel more comfortable when practicing their new language is to group them in pairs or even larger groups so that they can help one another with understanding the language even

more. Peer teaching is fun, and learning as well as communicating in English becomes more fun when your

students go through it together.

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