As the number of young learners acquiring English worldwide continues to grow, the increasing number of teachers educating these students faces a daunting task. What theoretical perspectives, classroom approaches, and types of activities will result in lessons that are both enjoyable and beneficial
Ten Helpful Ideas for Teaching English to Young Learners
✍ Scribed by Mixon Myrtis, Temu Philomena.
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✦ Synopsis
- — 7 pagesThis article offers ten suggestions for teaching young learners between the age of 7 and 12 based on language-teaching principles. They include supplementing activities with visuals, realia and movement; involving students in making visuals and realia; moving from activity to activity; teaching in themes; using stories and contexts familiar to students; establishing classroom routines in English; using L1 as a resource when necessary; bringing in helpers from the community; collaborating with other teachers in your school; and communicating with other professionals.
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Языки и языкознание;Английский язык;Преподавание английского языка / Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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