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Jul 2024
12m 27s

Tips for Teaching English to Adult Begin...

Jackie Bolen
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Send us Fan Mail Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence. Here are some tips and tricks for building confidence, including making the class as student-centred as possible, doing a needs analysis and focusing on vocabulary. Find Out More: ESL ... Show More
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