“American vs. British English” the tongue match

I like animals!(a game)

I like animals
by Richard Graham

I like snails. Snails? Yes, Snails.
I like kangaroos.
Kangaroos? Yes, kangaroos.
I like bears. Bears? Yes, bears.
I like you.

I like ducks. Ducks? Yes, ducks.
I like camels. Camels? Yes, camels.
I like spiders. Spiders? Yes, spiders.
I like her.

I like giraffes. Giraffes? Yes, giraffes.
I like rhinos. Rhinos? Yes, rhinos.
I like hippos. Hippos? Yes, hippos.
I like him.

I like penguins. Penguins? Yes, penguins.
I like dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs? Yes, dinosaurs.
I like bees. Bees? Yes, bees!
And I like me.
And you and you and

How to teach….

The teacher sings “I like kangaroos” etc. and the kids (or another teacher) answer back with a gesture and “Kangaroos?” and you say “Yes, kangaroos!” again with a gesture. At the end of each verse you sing “I like you / him / her / me” whilst pointing to a random student and finally yourself.

1. The kids gather at one side of the room.
2. The teacher holds up one picture card and the kids have to make a sentence out of it, i.e. I like bears (or “Do you like bears?”)
3. Continue from step 2.
4. But … when the dinosaur card appears the kids all rush to the opposite side of the room.
5. The teacher runs through the kids to touch the wall at the side where they were previously standing.
6. If any of the kids take longer than the teacher to touch their wall, they are out. ( But you rarely need to enforce this rule as the kids usually just enjoy the running part without needing the extra motivation.)

What Makes a Good English Teacher

What Makes a Good English Teacher

Patience:A

Students do not want to feel stupid if they do not understand the meaning immediately. Teachers should be willing to explain us many times as required

Sincerity:A

Students want the teacher to show real interest in their needs

Organization:A

Students expect the teacher to have a well planned lesson and have a sense of purpose of the whole course

Punctuality:A

Students expect the lesson to start and finish in time

Variety and balance:A

Students want a teacher who can provide a varied language diet, not too much grammar or too much grammar and not to stick to one method

Awareness of needs:A

Students expect the teacher to be aware of their difficulties and problems

Approachability:A

Students need teacher who can be like counselors. Some one they feel at ease to speak to

Professionalism:A

Students expect teachers to be professionals and committed to their progress

In control:A

Students expect teachers to have control of the lesson. Teachers must direct the lesson not the vise verse

Security:A

Students generally need and want a teacher they can rely on

Interest:A

A good teacher should be truly interested in teaching the language

Cultural awareness:A

Teacher should be aware of the culture of the students as well as the culture of the taught language

Encouragement and praise:A

A good teacher monitors and appraises the students so the learners know when they made a progress or lack it

Clarity:A

A good teacher should be clear in conveying meaning and concepts

Open-minded:A

A good teacher should be open to new ideas and new teaching methods

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