Session 2

Why is eliciting better than just telling students the meaning of the word?

Students confuse "fun" and "funny". How can you help them remember the difference?

You are teaching the word "delicious". Would you use a picture, a real object or a dramatic face expression? Why?

Why should teachers avoid giving too many new words at once?

You are teaching the word "penguin". What creative ways of presenting the meaning could you use?

One student always finishes fast and gets bored. What do you do?

Why is context important when introducing new words?

What are some reasons translation doesn't always work when teaching new words?

Why might "too much teacher talk" be a problem?

Why is it important for teachers to grade their language?

The students look confused after your instruction. What can you do to help them?

You are teaching "make a mistake". Somebody asks "why not do a mistake"? How can you explain it simply?

Why are ICQs better than "Do you understand?"