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Education > Adult Education The basics of teaching ESL to adults: 3 of 7

As an ESL teacher, I have found these to be solid 'basics' of any good ESL program: 1)Ice breaker As in any newly formed group, an icebreaker is needed to establish a sense of comfort among its members. Often a time these individuals enter the group lacking confidence, as English speaking may be a source of embarrassment for them. Icebreakers provide an excellent opportunity for each individual to introduce themselves in a very informal manner. These exercises, which may take the form of games, also provide the teacher with an idea as to the verbal skill level of each member. 2)Assessment ...
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