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Find out the names of the students and clarify what is considered to be their first and last name. This shouldnt
be too difficult as usually a family member or friend will have registered them for the course.
Ascertain if the students are at all familiar with the Roman script.
Try to find out which students have absolutely no English and which ones are already familiar
with Helloand Whats your name?
Find out as much as possible about the students background and needs. This information can be used to
adapt the lessons, if necessary. For example, if a student works in a restaurant, then basic food-related
vocabulary items should be introduced at an early stage. Similarly, if a student stays at home looking after
children, then vocabulary related to family life will be important.
Adapt the lesson to each students pace.
If possible, provide the student with a folder to keep the worksheets in order.
If the student is literate in their mother tongue, suggest that they invest in a bilingual dictionary and that they
bring it to every class.
Keep your language simple and to a minimum. Use gesture as a means of communication. (Check that a nod
means yes in the students culture!)
Remember that a smile is understood by everyone. Smiling will help create a positive atmosphere.
Introduce and practise basic functional language as the occasion arises. Students will probably want to
express Sorry, I dont understand thank you please etc. at various points throughout the series. Give them
the appropriate phrase when they need it. Display it on the wall for future reference and use every natural
occurrence for further practice.
Encourage the students to adopt the LOOK SAY COVER WRITE CHECK method when learning new
vocabulary (see below).