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A Speaking First English Curriculum

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Give your students a headstart when it comes to speaking English as a second language! In this show, Mark tells us what a speaking first curriculum is, the benefits of using one and how it gets students speaking English without cracking a book!

The game of the week is Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe by Eric. If your students are having troubles spelling some words, why not practice spelling with a game? By the end of the game, your students will be correctly spelling all those tough words you never thought they would get! (See below for diagram of game.)


3 Responses to “A Speaking First English Curriculum”

  1. Steve marriott Says:

    It’s great to hear tat someone else really understands how kids really want to learn.
    I am one year into running my own school and have been seeing great results by following such methods. I have my own theory that I strictly follow. It’s a three step method that consists of developing motivation,confidence and communication. I have found that the first two are most important.By this I mean that when the kids are motivated and feel confident in the world of English the communication will naturally slip into place because of their own desire to want communicate.
    Having a non text book centered lesson eliminates the fear that kids get as soon as they see a text book in front of them.

    Keep it real! keep it fun!

    Steve

  2. jeanne nkouadjio Says:

    I am an old English teacher in Africa, i sincerely appreciate what i have just read; focussing on communication makes the teaching of the new language easier and children can learn no matter the time of the lesson without tears.
    I have therefore decided to chage my old teaching methods, consisting of introducing the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) all in one single lesson.
    THANKS

  3. jeanne nkouadjio Says:

    VERY GOOD METHOD
    Iwill adapt my teaching to this speaking first method; my class will enjoy my lessons more.


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