
How To Teach English As A Second Language Using Videos
Whenever you work in ESL/EFL, it might be difficult to maintain the link to the outside world that you want to establish in your students. You might be teaching in an environment where there aren't many English speakers for the students to practice with, or you might believe that they simply regard the classes as a school subject rather than a communication tool. Using video to teach English is one method to bring the rest of the world into your classroom. Research and experience suggest that it can be a highly successful learning tool, but it must be used actively. Following are our suggestions on using video to teach effectively. 1. Pre-teach the video's tough vocabulary words, idioms, and expressions Consider placing these words on the board and previewing…