Step 10: What to do with Trial Lessons

Watch the video at this link here.

How to successfully teach trial students:

  1. Pick a topic that isn’t too hard – topics like travel, work, school are great (Euthanasia or veganism is not so good….)
  2. Explain to them that everyone is nervous at the beginning, but our students are super nice. Ask the students to introduce themselves to the trial student.
  3. Allow them to go last when answering a question, as follows
    1. Question: What is one downside to your current job?
      1. 1st student to answer: strongest student
      2. 2nd student to answer: second-strongest student
      3. 3rd student to answer: weakest student
      4. 4th student to answer: trial
  4. At the end of the class, make sure they speak “last” to give them the impression and memory that they were practicing their speaking
  5. Give lots of encouragement and try very hard to highlight a common mistake they are making

Last, but not least….

Please remember the three things to make all of our lives easier:

  1. Start your classes on time.
  2. Finish your classes on time. (Super important for us).
  3. Keep things light and fun – this isn’t an IELTS exam or a job interview!
Step 10 of 10 Completed

That’s it, you’re done!