How to make progress with Advanced students
If advanced-level students think they’re not making much progress, or they’re struggling with motivation, it’s time to try some new ideas. Rachel Appleby, co-author of the Business one:one series, shares hers with us.
This article was originally published in Dialogue Magazine.
“Basically, they can operate quite well in English, perhaps with a few mistakes. And their vocabulary’s OK, though they sometimes avoid complex grammar. They don’t seem very motivated, because they don’t easily see their progress, yet I’m sure their English could be much better.”
Sound familiar? It’s certainly pretty common at the start of any of my advanced courses. But a few simple tricks to determine what they need and what you want them to do, and you’ll be teaching advanced learners successfully before you can say ‘advanced Business English’.
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http://oupeltglobalblog.com/2011/08/23/how-to-make-progress-with-advanced-students/“Basically, they can operate quite well in English, perhaps with a few mistakes. And their vocabulary’s OK, though they sometimes avoid complex grammar. They don’t seem very motivated, because they don’t easily see their progress, yet I’m sure their English could be much better.”
Sound familiar? It’s certainly pretty common at the start of any of my advanced courses. But a few simple tricks to determine what they need and what you want them to do, and you’ll be teaching advanced learners successfully before you can say ‘advanced Business English’.
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