Some advantages and disadvantages of explicit grammar instruction in EFL
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has always been a topic of debate among teachers, researchers and language experts. One of the main…
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Student questions in one-to-one classes
Although the techniques presented in this article can be used in all classes, they are crucial in private classes, where expectations are usually higher…
Needs analysis in class
Needs analysis before the first class is great way to help prepare a course that will match student needs from day one. It is…
Competition in one-to-one classes
Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of students studying in one-to-one English classes is that they don’t have other students to compete with as they show…
Competing against one-to-one students
To add the fun and motivating aspect of competition to one-to-one English classes, the most obvious, natural and entertaining way is for the student…
Drilling in language teaching
Drilling is a technique that has been used in language classrooms for many years. It is a fundamental element of audio-lingual approach. The audio-lingual…
Adapting free conversation classes
There are many reasons for wanting to change from pure “free conversation” classes such as boredom setting in, the teacher wanting to develop their…
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