Effective ESL Class Strategies

The video provides 10 strategies for starting an ESL class effectively. It emphasizes the importance of engaging students from the beginning with activities like board instructions, scrambled vocabulary, calming techniques, music, storytelling, icebreaker games, questioning, reviews, writing exercises, and a mystery bag. These methods aim to maximize learning time, maintain student interest, and create a positive classroom environment.

What is the primary goal of starting an ESL class with a routine?

• To engage students and maximize learning time

• To make students feel relaxed

• To entertain students

• To delay the start of the lesson

Why should instructions be written on the board before class starts?

• To decorate the classroom

• To confuse students

• To make the board look busy

• To ensure students start working immediately

What is a benefit of using scrambled vocabulary exercises?

• It makes students sleepy

• It confuses students

• It wastes class time

• It engages students and enhances vocabulary skills

What is a suggested method to calm an overly energetic class?

• Ignoring the students

• Giving more homework

• Guided meditation

• Playing loud music

How can music be used effectively in an ESL class?

• By playing it loudly throughout the lesson

• By using it to energize students through activities

• By using it to distract students

• By playing it only during breaks

What is the advantage of telling a story at the start of a class?

• It puts students to sleep

• It creates a connection to the lesson

• It wastes time

• It confuses students

What is the purpose of icebreaker games in an ESL class?

• To make students laugh

• To prepare students for the lesson and encourage participation

• To waste time

• To confuse students

How can asking questions benefit students at the start of a lesson?

• It confuses them

• It wastes time

• It guides them to the lesson theme

• It makes them nervous

What is a KWL chart used for?

• To decorate the classroom

• To confuse students

• To waste time

• To review previous lessons and prepare students

What is the benefit of writing exercises at the start of a class?

• They confuse students

• They waste time

• They encourage creativity and preparation

• They make students sleepy