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I learned that in the first lessons it is important to establish rapport with your students and set the tone for the rest of the course. Classes can fall into two groups: new and existing. It is suggested that in the first lesson it is important to establish rapport between the teacher and students, and amongst the students themselves. Get to know the students, their needs/ aspirations with English, and find out the individual English level of each class member. Popular activities to achieve these goals are questionnaires/ surveys, “Tell us about” board game, pass the ball game, and a needs analysis. It is always good to start a class with a warmer to get students motivated and using English. If there is a difference in English level or a gap appears during the course, the following steps can be taken: use different materials; same material, different tasks; don’t do anything; pair stronger students with weaker ones. In large classes the most common problems are equal participation and classroom control. To counteract this teachers can use worksheets, pair/ group work, clarity, choral repetition, appoint group leaders, and use the classroom dynamics to your advantage. When dealing with reluctant students, teachers can use pair work, controlled practice, role-play, and a tape recorder to accommodate the student’s needs. Essentially teachers have to be innovative, creative, flexible, and attentive to their students.
