TEFL Lesson Plans For Dummies

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

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.