How do you teach conversational English to intermediate?
How to teach conversational English online
- Prepare lists of questions.
- Answer your own questions.
- Talk slowly, but don’t treat them like they’re a kid.
- Have topics that are common, but ask for the student’s opinion.
- Let silence hang, but know when to prompt.
- Use the chat box or a white board to spell things out.
- Take notes.
What questions should I ask an ESL student?
Five basic questions to ask about your English learners
- How many ELLs do you have? This is simple, but vital information.
- How long have your ELLs been in the United States?
- What countries do your ELLs come from?
- What are the proficiency levels of your ELLs?
- How long have your ELLs been ELLs?
What should I do ESL questions?
Should and Shouldn’t
- What are some things you should do when you first meet your boyfriend’s/girlfriend’s parents?
- What are some things you should do to improve your English?
- What should you do to be popular?
- What should politicians do to make your country a better place?
- What should people do to be happy?
What are good discussion questions?
Good discussion questions depend on a careful reading of the text. They often cite particular scenes or passages and ask people to look at them closely and draw connections between these passages and the rest of the work. Good discussion questions are simply and clearly stated.
What are good questions to ask someone?
– What’s in your pockets right now? – What options would come up if you could “right-click” people? – What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
How can I learn English conversation?
Reading English in books, magazines, newspapers and on the Internet helps your conversational skills because you learn vocabulary, idioms, and phrases that people use in real life. If you don’t understand something you’ve read, ask a teacher or English speaker to explain it to you.
What is a discussion question?
Discussion questions are a great way to explore and apply concepts with critical thinking. Despite many different wordings, the questions are specifically phrased to let you know exactly how to answer them.
