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We had the chance to compare two classes teached in two different ways. One of them seemed to be more effective than the other one. In class 1 we could observe the teacher making several errors which clearly intimidated the students. He would arrive later to the classroom; be very impatient when asking questions (and asking the wrong kind of questions); use quite a negative language when correcting students, which could be offending; he would make some corrections when it was not the right time to do it; he would not let students talk; he wouldn´t give proper and clear instructions or allow elicitation; he would speak too fast; he would use his cellphone during the class; he would be too invasive when monitoring students, just to name some of the errors. On the other hand, during class two, teacher´s attitude was more positive and engaging. He introduced himself and the students; he started the class with an engaging activity, not correcting or offending anyone; he would speak slowly and clearly and give students enough time to talk; he would elicit the study phase activities and make sure students understood the exercise; during monitoring he wouldn´t be invasive; he would prompt students self correction; he would participate in the activation stage in a positive way, etc. Contrasts btween the two classes where clear. Having the chance to see an actual class managed in such a contraditory way was really good to realize how intimidating it can be to have the wrong attitude as a teacher.