Online Class: Teaching Grammar to ESL Students
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20Lessons
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21Exams &
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684Students
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8Hours
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0.8CEUs
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Video Audit
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Course Description
Crafting Linguistic Bridges: The Art of Teaching English as a Second Language
Venturing into the world of teaching without proper training is akin to embarking on a voyage without a compass. In today's globalized age, English stands tall as the lingua franca, bridging continents, cultures, and businesses. As international corporations pivot to English-centric operations and as immigrants seek integration into English-speaking realms, the language becomes an indispensable tool for success and assimilation.
However, imparting the intricacies of English to non-native speakers is no ordinary feat. Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) demands a distinct pedagogical approach, blending the art and science of education. While being a native English speaker is an advantage, it doesn't automatically equip one with the prowess to teach ESL effectively. It's a misconception to believe that passion alone suffices. Mastery of ESL teaching techniques, especially the nuances of teaching grammar, is paramount.
This course offers a deep dive into the methodologies, strategies, and pedagogical secrets that form the foundation of effective ESL instruction. We shine a spotlight on the intricacies of grammar, unraveling its complexities, and offering dynamic classroom techniques that resonate with students across varied proficiency levels. While our primary lens is on beginner and intermediate learners, the strategies presented transcend levels, ensuring versatility in your teaching toolkit.
Whether you're a seasoned educator branching into ESL or a passionate individual eager to make a difference, this course promises to transform you from a mere native speaker to a maestro in ESL instruction. Equip yourself with the tools, insights, and confidence that will not only enrich your teaching journey but also light the path of linguistic discovery for your students. Dive in and prepare to be the bridge that connects learners to the expansive world of English, enabling them to navigate it with flair and finesse. Your odyssey to becoming an ESL virtuoso starts here!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: An Introduction to Teaching Methodology
In this lesson you will be introduced to the concept and use of the PPP methodology as it applies to teaching English. The lesson will include other important factors such as classroom objectives, eliciting, correction, and teacher-student speaking ratios.Lesson 2: Classroom Techniques
The techniques you use in that methodology are as important as the methodology itself. We will look at techniques, such as the following. - grouping and pair work - TPR (Total Physical Response) - student movement - changing the pace - greeting and warm up -boardworkLesson 3: Teaching "To Be" in the Present Simple
n this and following lessons, you will see an example of a lesson plan and detailed instructions on how to teach the grammar and target language (classroom objectives) in the lesson plan. These are presented to you as teaching ideas.Lesson 4: Teaching the Future with Will and Going to
In this lesson we will go over some important aspects of will versus going to, summarize other ways of teaching forms of the future, and explore how to teach will and going to together in an engaging way as part of a specific lesson plan.Lesson 5: Teaching Conditionals
We will discuss the ins and outs of the "zero" and first conditional, tips on when and how to teach conditionals in general, and examine a lesson plan on the first conditional.Lesson 6: Teaching the Articles "a," "an," and "the"
In this lesson we will explore the problems students have with these articles, go over the complicated rules for their use, discuss the subject of using teaching terminology in the classroom, and explore a lesson plan for teaching "a," "an," and "the."Lesson 7: Teaching the Present Simple and Adverbs of Frequency
In this lesson, we will discuss a lesson plan on this grammar, explore questions on how quickly you should progress in the English course you are teaching, and learn some teaching terms for different levels of students.Lesson 8: Teaching Phrasal Verbs
In this lesson, we will go over the subject of phrasal verbs and then look at some tips and techniques for teaching them, including several fun activities that can be used to teach this grammar.Lesson 9: Teaching Prepositions of Place and Using Realia
This lesson will tell you about more about the use of such objects in the classroom and provide example of activities that use realia in teaching grammar and in teaching other English lessons. You will learn about teaching prepositions in the context of preposition of place in addition to some new tips on eliciting and classroom techniques in the context of two different lesson plans.Lesson 10: Teaching the Second Conditional
In this lesson, you will get tips for teaching this conditional form, learn some background info that you need to know before approaching the subject, review of the uses of "would," and explore a classroom lesson plan that include ideas for different activities.Lesson 11: Teaching the Present Continuous
In this lesson, you will see some tips about how to help your students grasp this grammar. You will also learn about the challenges of teaching this grammar and review a sample lesson plan.Lesson 12: Choosing and Using a Textbook
In this lesson, we will discuss how to choose a textbook if you have that opportunity, or how to best use the textbook you have.Lesson 13: Teaching Participle Clauses with "Pros and Cons"
In this lesson, we will review a common challenge that students face when learning participle clauses. We will go over in detail how to teach this grammar to students, see how the subject could be taught as part of a detailed lesson plan, and look at some songs that could be used in the classroom.Lesson 14: Teaching Comparisons
In this lesson, you will get an overview of the basics of comparisons, learn tips on teaching this important part of everyday speech, and explore multiple fun exercises--enough for several classes--within the context of the classroom lesson plan.Lesson 15: Teaching "To Have" and "Have Got"
In this lesson, we will explore to have versus have got, go over when and how to introduce both forms, explore a lesson plan for teaching both forms together, and check out further activities for teaching this grammar.Lesson 16: Teaching Pronunciation
In this lesson, we will cover various tricks and mnemonic devices that will help you correct your students' errors in pronunciation. These are techniques, tricks, and devices for your teacher's toolkit.Lesson 17: Teaching Modals
In this lesson on modals, we will review the rules of modals from the point of view of teaching, explore tips and techniques for teaching them, cover some special aspects of pronunciation and go over activities to teach modals.Lesson 18: Teaching the Present Perfect
In this lesson, we will review some background about teaching the present perfect, learn some specific techniques for teaching the present perfect, and check out how to teach a specific kind of present perfect lesson in the classroom via a lesson plan. At the end, we'll look at some songs that can be used to teach this grammar.Lesson 19: Teaching the Past Simple: Regular and Irregular Verbs
This lesson will review the subject of regular and irregular verbs, discuss how to teach them in the past simple tense, go over some tips on how to teach pronunciation of verbs in the past simple tense, and explore a lesson plan for an introductory class on the past simple that includes both regular and irregular verbs.Lesson 20: Songs, Broken English, and Teaching the Future
In this lesson, we will go over in detail how to use a song as part of a lesson plan with PPP methodology. We will cover some additional aspects that any teacher must keep in mind when teaching grammar, such as more techniques for using realia, the subject of Euro English, and the dangers of overcorrection.
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