I �m very glad to be here. I taught English at school and university in my country, and then had a big gap in the teaching career due to many factors. Now it looks like I �m back on the track. The only problem is that I �ve never taught English in this particular ESOL manner. I taught advanced students using an academic approach.  I �d like to attend a ESOL class as a guest before my first class as a teacher just to feel the atmosphere of it. On the other hand, I don �t want this to look like lack of confidence. Any ideas?

 

The big difference between teaching English to native English speakers and teaching it as a second language is that the major tool you use to teach the first group is your voice.  They can understand what you say.  But with the second group they cannot understand your voice and so you must use other means.  You must be visual and demonstrate what you say.  If children can see what you say, they will understand.  You are first and foremost developing their understanding - not increasing their knowledge.

 

If you have the opportunity, try and directly ask other teachers who have EFL/ESL experience.  Without knowing your situation it is difficult to give specific advice.

 

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