TEFL Lesson Plans For Dummies

Instant English lessons – learn in a flash!

TEFL Lesson Plans For Dummies is a ready-made course manual for TEFL teachers. With fully fleshed-out lessons, activities, tools, games, and resources, this book contains what is essentially an instant TEFL course. Use the ready-made materials directly in the classroom, or follow along with the detailed planning models and frameworks to grow your skills while designing your own lesson plans more effectively. The book includes access to online materials you can print for use in class, and the lessons can be used with or without the aid of technology in the classroom. You'll find expert advice on teaching all age levels and class sizes, including ideas for taking the lessons out into the world.

Many EFL/ESL teachers have little or no experience, and may have only been in the profession for a limited time. TEFL Lesson Plans For Dummies saves the day with materials, ideas, and activities that can be implemented quickly and easily, making lessons more productive and fun. From quick exercises to larger-scale plans, this book contains hundreds of ways to help your students become more proficient English speakers.

• Implement expertly-designed planning models with step-by-step advice
• Teach lessons designed for students of all ages and classes of all sizes
• Integrate technology when it's available, or do without it when it's not
• Move your lessons outside of the classroom for deeper immersion

Whether you're taking a TEFL training course, about to head out on your first job, or a veteran of the field, this book provides you with the tools you will need to get things moving in class. If you're looking to cut down on planning time without sacrificing student engagement, TEFL Lesson Plans For Dummies is the classroom-ready resource you need.

Michelle Maxom has taught both EFL students and would-be teachers for more than 15 years in the UK and Italy. She has served as Director of Studies at a central London EFL school, and as a freelance teacher/trainer Michelle has taught trainee TEFL teachers and courses and tutored distance learners.

Learn to: Deliver great lessons to learners of all abilities Take control of the planning process Design first-day lessons that set your classes up for success Implement lessons using traditional resources and the latest technology Teach English with ease using this definitive guide to TEFL lesson planning Whether you're teaching English as a foreign language for the first time, taking a training course, or you've been working in the field for years, this guide is a great, hands-on resource for creating productive, fun lesson plans. Get a step-by-step guide to implementing TEFL planning models, lesson suggestions for students of all ages, and more! Methodology in the madness - dive into the terminology of TEFL, an overview of course planning approaches and a guide for matching lessons to the syllabus Begin at the beginning - get suggestions on teaching beginner and elementary classes, including planning for the first day of class In the middle - find out about pre-intermediate and intermediate class preparation, from the basics through more complex topics like culture and teamwork Get advanced - teach upper-intermediate and advanced classes that focus on intonation, varieties of English, and much more Mix it up - delve into the details of teaching mixed classes, including unique challenges faced in this context Keep up, get ahead - keep getting better with student feedback, peer observation, and teachers' clubs Open the book and find: Early developments and methods in TEFL An overview of course planning methodologies Methods for classroom delivery An overview of daily versus weekly plans Tricks for using writing and copying worksheets A guide to keeping students happy and improving your skills The pros and cons of PPP, plus information on other models A planning overview for every level of TEFL class

Learn to: Deliver great lessons to learners of all abilities Take control of the planning process Design first-day lessons that set your classes up for success Implement lessons using traditional resources and the latest technology Teach English with ease using this definitive guide to TEFL lesson planning Whether you're teaching English as a foreign language for the first time, taking a training course, or you've been working in the field for years, this guide is a great, hands-on resource for creating productive, fun lesson plans. Get a step-by-step guide to implementing TEFL planning models, lesson suggestions for students of all ages, and more! Methodology in the madness - dive into the terminology of TEFL, an overview of course planning approaches and a guide for matching lessons to the syllabus Begin at the beginning - get suggestions on teaching beginner and elementary classes, including planning for the first day of class In the middle - find out about pre-intermediate and intermediate class preparation, from the basics through more complex topics like culture and teamwork Get advanced - teach upper-intermediate and advanced classes that focus on intonation, varieties of English, and much more Mix it up - delve into the details of teaching mixed classes, including unique challenges faced in this context Keep up, get ahead - keep getting better with student feedback, peer observation, and teachers' clubs Open the book and find: Early developments and methods in TEFL An overview of course planning methodologies Methods for classroom delivery An overview of daily versus weekly plans Tricks for using writing and copying worksheets A guide to keeping students happy and improving your skills The pros and cons of PPP, plus information on other models A planning overview for every level of TEFL class

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