| SECTION 1. THE BIG FOUR | |||
| A. Adjective names | Optional | Option 1. Icebreaker using names Option 2. Icebreaker artwork |
10 min |
| B. The four language skill areas | Core | Use of handout, group activity | 5 min |
| C. Functions of language | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| SECTION 2. LISTENING – THE FORGOTTEN SKILL | |||
| A. Various listening activities | Core | Discussion, use of handout | 5 min |
| B. Total Physical Response | Optional | Option 1. Demonstration using the Shona language Option 2. Demonstration using another language |
10 min 10 min |
| SECTION 3. SOUND BITS | |||
| A. Introduction | Core | Discussion | 5 min |
| B. Our sound system | Core | Use of handouts, discussion | 5 min |
| C. Sound production | Core | Use of video and handout, demonstration | 5 min |
| D. Teaching pronunciation | Core | Talk, use of handouts, brainstorming | 5 min |
| E. Stress | Core | Talk, use of handout | 5 min |
| F. Intonation | Core | Talk, demonstrations | 5 min |
| SECTION 4. BUILDING VOCABULARY | |||
| A. Using real objects, games, themes, idioms | Core | Demonstration, use of video | 10 min |
| B. What do I see and feel | Optional | Group work | 5 min |
| C. Using picture files, picture dictionaries and other dictionaries | Core | Talk, use of handout | 5 min |
| SECTION 5. CONVERSATION TIME | |||
| A. Types of conversations | Core | Discussion | 5 min |
| B. Short dialogue | Core | Activity in pairs | 10 min |
| C. Complex dialogue | Optional | Use of handout and video | 10 min |
| D. Small talk | Core | Use of handout, talk | 5 min |
| E. Role-plays | Core | Demonstration, use of handout | 5 min |
| F. Correction concepts | Core | Use of handout | 5 min |
| SECTION 6. GRAMMAR – GO FOR IT | |||
| A. Definition of grammar | Core | Discussion | 5 min |
| B. Tutors’ knowledge | Core | Use of handout, demonstration | 5 min |
| C. Where the learners are coming from | Core | Demonstration | 5 min |
| D. Teaching strategies | Core | Talk | 5 min |
| E. Cut-apart sentences | Core | Demonstration | 5 min |
| F. Explaining grammar | Core | Talk, use of handouts | 10 min |
| G. Grammar practice | Core | Use of video | 5 min |
| SECTION 7. READING AND WRITING AND THE ESL LEARNER | |||
| A. What makes reading and writing difficult for ESL learners? | Core | Discussion | 5 min |
| B. Writing systems | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| C. Reading, writing, spelling and the ESL Learner | Core | Discussion, use of handout | 10 min |
| SECTION 8. PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER | |||
| A. Learner profile | Core | Use of handout or video, profile review | 15 min |
| B. Matching approaches or techniques | Core | Practice, using profile | 25 min |