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by Eric Rom
26 Jul 2016, 07:56
Forum: Teaching Adults
Topic: Recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 21361

Re: Recommendations

Hey. I think you're looking for a website with a lot of writing work which will improve the grammar right? Well, if yes, then I generally use http://www.studymode.com/ to help my students with writing ideas and topics. My students find it very helpful and they read up on the essays, research papers,...
by Eric Rom
26 Jul 2016, 07:38
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: New to teaching - please help
Replies: 2
Views: 4595

Re: New to teaching - please help

Hey James!
I'm new to the forum too, but over a year into ESL teaching and training writers now.
http://www.stgiles-international.com/ap ... tcomes.pdf
I found this pdf which I hope helps you to understand the level of understanding the B2 students have.

All the Best!
by Eric Rom
26 Jul 2016, 07:30
Forum: Teaching Young Learners
Topic: how to teach a six year old English as a second language...
Replies: 7
Views: 37365

Re: how to teach a six year old English as a second language...

I use small sentences and questions (each not exceeding 6 words). 6-year-olds have a very short attention span and mumble out the longer sentences. I also use a lot of images both relevant and non-relevant to the topic. I try to relate a certain topic with something the kids can remember. The other ...
by Eric Rom
25 Jul 2016, 11:58
Forum: Teaching Young Learners
Topic: I forgot a simple word, now what?
Replies: 3
Views: 16372

Re: I forgot a simple word, now what?

Hey. As a teacher, you must be pretty open about certain things that are related to the topic and answer the kids (if and only if) the question pertains to the topic. Else, there is nothing wrong in turning them down. Even if the word meant sex, and it was relevant to the topic of discussion, you ca...
by Eric Rom
25 Jul 2016, 11:55
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: my student is forgetful
Replies: 9
Views: 10742

Re: my student is forgetful

Well, Is the student forgetful or dyslexic? If it's dyslexia, then there's some work to be done. If forgetful, then there's making them write the topic down every time they forget it, and revise it before starting the next topic. I generally try to associate a topic with some current fun events (lik...