>Hi:
You may also want to try just conversational English. As well, articulation or proouncing the words correctly because they want to sound right when they are speaking the language. This can be done in informal situations ie. having dinner and dordering from a menu, playing a game, etc.

Good Luck.
Bev C
> Hi Melanie,
>
> congrats on your first teaching job!
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> One of the most important things you need to do with your new students is a needs assesment. Find out why they are learning English (work/entertainment), and help them set goals to achieve through your classes. It might be difficult with a mixed level "class", but I am sure you will all work it out together (split up activities- while you work with one the other completes a challenging worksheet).
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> In addition to why they want to learn you, as the teacher, also have to judge where they need to improve as students as well. Check out chapter 14 of your Foundation Manual for info on student assesment.
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> You don't necessarily need textbooks to teach English, just use materials that you have around you:
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> segment of a tv show sitcom for listening comprehension (make a cloze excercise),
> book of short stories for reading comprehension,
> and current event topics to help promote conversation
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> Hopefully you will have fun and learn as much as your students!
>
> Good Luck
>
> Lindsay MacNeil
> Director of Graduate Assistance
> Global TESOL College
>
> lindsay@globaltesol.com
> 1-888-488-5809
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>
>
> >
> > Hello,
> > I took the TESOL course last June and haven`t yet started teaching yet. I'm planning on heading to Vietnam in the fall/winter of 2006. Now, that being said, I`ve been approached by a co-worker who would like me to "teach" him and his friend english (I'm currently living in Montreal).
> >
> > I get the impression that they are at somewhat different levels (inferior/intermediate and intermediate). Since I haven`t yet taught, I`m not really sure what to do. Especially how to start. Any suggestions for teaching adults?? I don`t want it to be too easy nor too difficult! But I want them to enjoy it!
> >
> > Thanks a bunch!
> > M?lanie
> >
>

Hi Mlanie,
for your case it is much easier since it is your co-worker you are teaching.
I have been in a worst situation then you teaching adult conversation without the TESOL specialisation.
Ask them before each lesson what they would like to talk about, their interest, etc.
And for their different proficiency level in English, from my experience, just teach them simple easy English so everyone can understand.
If a difficult vocabulary is used, do explain.
for the first lesson, let everyone feels comfortable.
Good Luck
Teng
tengkp@tm.net.my