ESL/EFL Teaching Methods

1. A teacher asks students to translate a short passage from English to their native language, focusing on understanding vocabulary and grammar rules. After translation, the teacher reviews the correct grammar structures and vocabulary usage.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

2. 2. In a lesson, the teacher presents a new grammar structure, such as the past continuous tense, using a series of pictures. The students then practice the structure through controlled exercises and finally use it to describe their own experiences in an open conversation.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

3. 3. The teacher divides students into groups and asks them to plan a trip to a foreign country. They need to research the destination, plan the itinerary, and then present it to the class, using language related to travel and tourism.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

4. 4. Students are asked to engage in a role-play where one is a customer and the other is a shop assistant. They practice language related to shopping, such as asking for prices and negotiating. The focus is on fluency and appropriateness of language in a real-world context.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

5. 5. A lesson begins with a teacher explaining the rules for using “can” and “can’t” for ability. Students then complete a worksheet to practice these rules, and finally, they perform a dialogue in pairs using “can” and “can’t” to talk about their abilities.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

6. 6. The teacher provides a scenario where students need to find a new apartment in a city. They must discuss their preferences, make phone calls to landlords, and decide which apartment to rent based on various criteria.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

1. 7. The teacher presents a new set of vocabulary words related to food and drinks. After presenting the words and their meanings, students engage in a series of matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce their understanding.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

8. 8. The teacher assigns students to read a dialogue in pairs about making an appointment. They then discuss with their partners how to make appointments in different situations, practicing new phrases and vocabulary in each context.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

9. 9. Students are asked to solve a problem in a group: designing a brochure for a local museum. They must discuss and decide on the content, layout, and language to use, focusing on language skills needed to create promotional materials.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT

10. 10. In a lesson focused on past tense verbs, the teacher first explains the grammar rules and provides several example sentences. Students then practice by writing sentences using the past tense verbs and later apply these verbs in a conversation about their last holiday.

• GTM

• PPP

• TBLT

• CLT