Top Ten Working with Emerging Language Tips for TEFL Teachers

Begin by looking through the ‘Did You Know?‘ slides, which highlight the main takeaways from the previous lessons. As you review the slides, think about how these concepts and techniques can be applied in your own teaching practice. Pay particular attention to any strategies or examples that resonate with you or spark new ideas.

Practical Applications

After reviewing the slides, take a moment to think about how the key ideas apply to your classroom. Consider which concepts you can adapt and how they can benefit your students.

Use the questions below to help you reflect and think about how to put these ideas into practice.

These questions are designed to help you move beyond the input session, encouraging deeper reflection and practical connections to your teaching.

1. How can I identify opportunities to provide language upgrades during student speaking tasks? Can I think of a recent lesson where I could have introduced more advanced vocabulary or expressions?
2. What strategies could I use to ensure students feel their spontaneous language needs are being addressed, making their learning feel more relevant and engaging?
3. How do I currently provide context for new vocabulary in my lessons? Can I think of a way to incorporate more relatable examples to make new language stick better for students?

Share and Collaborate

If you’re working with colleagues, take this opportunity to share your reflections and discuss practical ways to adapt and expand these strategies. Collaboration can help generate fresh ideas and refine your teaching plans further.

🎧 Working with Emerging Language Podcast

You will now listen to a podcast designed to consolidate your learning from the ‘Emerging Language- The What, When, and How’ workshop.This podcast serves as a relaxed and engaging way to review the key content from the workshop. It’s designed to clarify any lingering doubts you might have and reinforce the material you’ve already learnt. Think of it as an informal wrap-up that ties together everything covered so far.

Enjoy this opportunity to consolidate your learning in a relaxed and engaging way!