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    This document provides guidance for teachers of adult beginner English classes at a language school. It outlines procedures for the first day of class, such as setting expectations, getting to know students, and explaining class policies. Teachers are instructed to ask students questions to understand their motivations, fears, and learning styles. Example questions are provided. Useful classroom expressions are also listed to help students communicate in English. Finally, general tips are given for students to practice English outside of class. The goal is to help retain the large percentage of students who often drop out at the beginner levels.

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    This document provides guidance for teachers of adult beginner English classes at a language school. It outlines procedures for the first day of class, such as setting expectations, getting to know students, and explaining class policies. Teachers are instructed to ask students questions to understand their motivations, fears, and learning styles. Example questions are provided. Useful classroom expressions are also listed to help students communicate in English. Finally, general tips are given for students to practice English outside of class. The goal is to help retain the large percentage of students who often drop out at the beginner levels.

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    Instituto Cultural Dominico Americano

    Language School
    Adult Program- Guide for teachers from ADB-00 & ADB-01
    Adult Basic 00 & 1 are our entry levels where the greatest number of students enroll, and they are also
    the most crucial levels for the institution. Based on the experience students have in these levels, they
    decide if to continue learning English in our institution or to drop out. In past cycles we have observed
    that the number of students that drop out at this level is more than 30% and we would appreciate your
    cooperation in finding ways to retain most of the students in these levels.

    Part of your job as adult basic 00 teacher is to welcome students, make them aware of Dominico-
    Americano’s policies, what it requires to learn a new language and what is expected from them.

    First Day of class procedure for Adult Basic 00 & 01

    → Teacher’s Expectations: your expectations guide students to comply with them. Share with them
    what kind of performance and behavior you expect to see in class.
    → Get to know your students and let them get to know you. (Name, Hobbies, Prior knowledge, etc.)
    → Share with them information/tips about what learning a new language means and requires. The
    time, effort and discipline required to learn it.
    → Explain students the reason why you’ll speak English at all times in your classes. Following TESOL
    standards immersing students in an only English environment helps them to acquire the language
    quicker and them being exposed to the language as much as possible. Also, it helps them to
    reinforce getting the meaning of the words from the context.
    → How to use the textbook (number of units, skills worked on, units for the midterm and final exam,
    etc.)
    → Grading System
    → Online Homework Deadline
    → Language School policies
    → Practice Exam

    Questions to ask your students on the first day

    • What are the expectations of the students during the first day of class?
    • Why do they want to learn English?
    • What learning a language means? How long will it take for them to learn the language?
    • How do they normally learn? What can they do to learn English?
    • What are their hopes and dreams about learning English?
    • What are their fears about learning English?
    • Why have they chosen the Dominico?
    • What do they expect to do when you learn English?

    These questions will help your students vent out and express their feelings. They will also give you the
    chance to listen to their concerns and guide them through the process of losing their fears and gaining
    tools to be more prepared to learn the language. These questions should be asked in Spanish to better
    understand what the students think and feel.
    Instituto Cultural Dominico Americano
    Language School
    Adult Program- Guide for teachers from ADB-00 & ADB-01
    Useful Expressions to know

    How do you say _________ in English? Repeat after me

    May I go to the restroom? What does _______ mean?

    What page are we on? Can you speak louder?

    Could you please repeat that? Could you speak more slowly?

    How do you pronounce______? Come to the board.

    How do you spell ___________? Have you finished?

    I don’t understand, could you explain again? Are you ready?

    Work with your partner/ Get together with your Take your book out
    partner/ Get in groups of _____.
    Please, Turn the page
    Raise your hand
    Is this wrong or right?

    General Tips to acquire the language

    Listening to audios in English/ Listening to music in English/ Playing the audios from the
    textbook at home
    Speaking in English
    Learning from your mistakes
    Reviewing the material that has been taught, at home
    When you learn a new word, try to use it as often as possible
    Dedicating additional time at home to learn the language

    Take notes of what your students mention, so you can later on take them into consideration when
    planning your lessons.

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