Elevate Your English Conversation Classes
I have left classes with students after such refreshing, thought-provoking conversations that I’ve found myself thinking, did they really just pay me for that hour ? Many EFL students in Chile—and I suspect throughout the world—don’t get much face time with native English speakers, so they are often thrilled to pay in exchange for authentic conversation. That’s great news for us English teachers; there’s little-to-no prep required for this type of class. However, the lack of apparent structure shouldn’t be an excuse to let complacency set in. We must be diligent in incorporating effective methods and genuine learning experiences even in classes that resemble coffee with a friend. Here are my suggestions for hosting quality conversation classes with minimal effort, even when they're online: Don’t interrupt the student; instead, discuss mistakes at the end of class . I find that making immediate corrections can damage a student’s self-esteem, hinder their fluency, and cause the...