Teaching English One to One (Teach Yourself Languages) - Tapa blanda

Teaching one to one is a growth area in language learning. There is an increasing number of students who have little time and very specific language needs. Many English language schools offer one-to-one courses and companies are increasingly employing teachers to provide courses on-site. Some teachers also offer private lessons in their own home. If you are considering offering one-to-one English language tuition in any of these contexts or already teach one to one, then this book will introduce you to the rewards and challenges of the situation and help you to develop the skills you need. Teaching English one to one contains valuable advice on teaching techniques and needs analysis which will give you confidence in a one-to-one teaching situation. Every unit is packed with sample activities for you to try and options for varying these tasks. There are important sections on adapting coursebooks, using cuisenaire rods and reformulation. Teach Yourself Teaching English One to One is a handy teaching companion that you can refer to at short notice for tips and ideas for your lessons. The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects. Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself

John Shepheard is a freelance teacher, teacher trainer and writer. He has written and presented numerous English programmes and series for the BBC World Service and has written extensively in the EFL field, including Teach Yourself English Grammar as a foreign/second language. He has years of teaching and examining experience.Jane Downman was Deputy Director of an English Language School in Spain and Assistant Director of Studies at Bromley School of English.