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How to Prepare for DELTA Module 3 #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

In my view DELTA module 3 is easier than the other two modules because you are not constricted in terms of time. However, I still recommend taking this final part as seriously as the two other modules.

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DELTA Module 1 and 2: Reading List

Thinking about taking DELTA but not sure if you are ready? The following post is a list of books which are recommended reading before taking the DELTA module 1 exam.

You don’t need to read all of these books, but it is advised that you read at least one or two of the books in each category. However, the more you read, the better your chances of getting a high score on the module 1 exam.

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How to Prepare for DELTA Module 1 #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

More than 30% of module 1 takers fail this first step towards obtaining their DELTA qualification. In this post I share some of my experiences and the most useful ways to prepare for this tricky exam.

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How to Teach Present Simple To Be (Positive) #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

When to Teach

The present simple tense¹ is usually the first taught in English as it is the most frequently used, accounting for almost 60% of all tensed verbs². Most elementary coursebooks begin by introducing the present simple tense with the verb “to be” in positive sentences with subject pronouns. Coursebooks typically use the context of greetings and introductions or countries and…

Grammar: How to Teach Comparative and Superlative Adjectives #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

When to Teach

Comparative adjectives are usually introduced at elementary level after students have learnt a number of base adjectives. Superlative adjectives often follow in quick succession.

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How to Teach the Present Simple Passive #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

When to Teach

The passive voice is typically introduced at late pre-intermediate with the present simple. Often the present simple passive is followed up in quick succession with the past simple passive. Prior to introduction, it is recommended that students are exposed to examples of the passive. Further, lower level students can still be taught passive verbs as chunks (e.g. to be paid).

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Code Breakers #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: literacy games Level: Elementary+ Age: 9+ Target language: Any Time: 40 minutes Preparation: Prepare a table for students to record their codes.

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Activity: 5 Things #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: fun ways to teach vocabulary Level: Elementary + Age: 10+ Target language: Lexical sets, defining relative clauses (at higher levels) Time: 5 minutes Preparation: minimal

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Activity: Pelmanism #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: pelmanism Level: Beginner + Age: Kindergarden + Target language: Any Time: 20 minutes Preparation: You will need to prepare suitable sets of words or pictures.

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Activity: Duck Duck Goose #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: duck duck goose Level: Beginner + Age: Kindergarden Target language: Numbers, letters, animals, days of the week, months of the year Time: 5 minutes + Preparation: None

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Activity: Target Bingo #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: how to improve listening skills Level: Beginner + Age: Primary + Target language: Any vocabulary Time: 5 minutes + Preparation: None essential

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Activity: Hot Potato #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: how do you play hot potato Level: Beginner + Age: Kindergarden + Target language: Any Time: 5 minutes + Preparation: None. You will need a potato or small but visible object.

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Wheel of Fortune #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: review game ideas Level: Beginner + Age: Primary + Target language: Any vocabulary or phrases, numbers Time: 20 minutes Preparation: None. You will need two regular six-sided dice. (more…)

Activity: Word Grab #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: Word grab Level: Beginner Age: Primary + Target language: Letters, any vocabulary Time: 5 minutes or more Preparation: None with juniors and older, preparation or words/letters/flashcards with primary students (more…)

Activity: A Chairway to Heaven #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: classroom games for kids Level: Beginner Age: Kindergarden – Adult Target language: Cardinal numbers, days of the week, months of the year, other ordered vocabulary lists Time: 10 minutes Preparation: None essential but can prepare role cards for students (more…)

Two Truths and a Lie #edchat #teaching #teachers #efl

Tagged: Two truths and a lie Level: Any (except complete beginners) Age: Teens + Target language: Any Time: 10-15 minutes (depending on size of group) Preparation: None (more…)

Activity: Kim's Game #edchat #teachers #teaching #efl

Tagged: Kim’s game Level: Any Age: Any Target language: Concrete nouns Time: 5 minutes Preparation: Bring objects and a suitable cloth to class (more…)