Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction & Foundations
Session 1:
o Course Overview & Icebreakers
o Introduction to Greetings & Self-Introductions
Session 2:
o Basic Vocabulary (Family, Numbers, Days of the Week)
o Simple Present Tense
Week 2: Everyday Conversations
Session 1:
o Daily Activities Vocabulary
o Question Forms (e.g., "What do you do every day?")
Session 2:
o Role-Play: Ordering Food, Shopping
Week 3: Descriptions & Comparisons
Session 1:
o Describing People and Objects (Adjectives)
o Practice: "This is taller than that."
Session 2:
o Vocabulary: Colors, Clothes, and Hobbies
Week 4: Travel & Directions
Session 1:
o Vocabulary: Places in a City
o Asking for and Giving Directions
Session 2:
o Role-Play: At the Airport/Hotel
Week 5: Grammar Essentials
Session 1:
o Introduction to Past Tense
o Vocabulary: Common Verbs
Session 2:
o Practice: Telling Stories or Recalling Past Events
Week 6: Listening & Pronunciation
Session 1:
o Listening Practice (Short Dialogues)
o Phonics: Focus on Pronunciation of Challenging Sounds
Session 2:
o Interactive Activity: Listening and Filling Gaps
Week 7: Reading Comprehension
Session 1:
o Basic Reading Strategies
o Practice: Short Passages with Questions
Session 2:
o Group Reading and Discussion
Week 8: Writing Skills
Session 1:
o Writing Simple Sentences and Paragraphs
Session 2:
o Email Writing Basics (Formal vs. Informal)
Week 9: Cultural Exchange & Idioms
Session 1:
o Common English Idioms and Phrases
o Discussion on Cultural Differences in Communication
Session 2:
o Role-Play: Sharing Personal Experiences
Week 10: Exam Practice (Optional)
Session 1:
o Practice: Listening & Speaking for Tests like IELTS or TOEFL
Session 2:
o Grammar and Writing Test Practice
Week 11: Practical Applications
Session 1:
o Mock Situations (Interviews, Social Events, etc.)
Session 2:
o Peer Feedback and Discussions
Week 12: Review & Celebration
Session 1:
o Comprehensive Review of Topics Covered
o Student Presentations or Projects
Session 2:
o Course Evaluation
o Certificates and Celebration
Teaching Resources
1. Textbook: Choose a level-appropriate book like English File or New Concept English.
2. Apps: Duolingo, Quizlet for vocabulary practice.
3. Videos: Short clips from YouTube, TED Talks (with subtitles).
4. Worksheets: Tailored grammar and vocabulary exercises.
When teaching Chinese kids English, the key is to make the lessons engaging, simple, and
relatable. Here's a detailed overview of questions and activities you can incorporate into your
lessons, along with online games for reinforcement.
1. Introduction
Teach basic self-introduction phrases.
Questions to Ask:
What is your name?
How old are you?
Where are you from?
Do you have a nickname?
Activities:
Name Relay: Students introduce themselves in pairs and then introduce their partner to
the class.
Flashcard Practice: Show cards with English names and pictures, helping students match
them.
2. Greetings
Focus on simple greetings for daily conversation.
Questions to Ask:
How are you?
What time is it?
What’s the weather like today?
Activities:
Role Play: Assign roles where students greet each other in different scenarios (e.g.,
meeting a friend, talking to a teacher).
Greeting Dice: Create a dice with greetings (e.g., "Good morning," "Hello"). Students roll
and respond accordingly.
3. Family
Introduce vocabulary like "mother," "father," "brother," etc.
Questions to Ask:
Who is in your family?
Do you have brothers or sisters?
What does your father/mother do?
Activities:
Family Tree Drawing: Students draw their family tree and present it using English
vocabulary.
Guess Who: Show family-related pictures, and students guess relationships.
4. Numbers
Teach numbers (1–20 initially, then higher).
Questions to Ask:
What is your favorite number?
How many apples (or other objects) do you see?
What comes after/before [number]?
Activities:
Number Bingo: A classic bingo game with numbers.
Counting Challenge: Students race to count objects on a screen or worksheet.
5. Days of the Week
Teach the names and order of the days.
Questions to Ask:
What day is it today?
What day comes after [day]?
What day is your favorite?
Activities:
Days of the Week Song: Use a catchy song to reinforce the order of days.
Calendar Match: Students arrange day cards in the correct order.
Online Games
Here are some online games to reinforce these topics:
1. Kahoot: Create custom quizzes for vocabulary and questions.
2. ABCya!: Offers interactive games for young learners, such as "Days of the Week" and
"Counting Games."
3. Starfall: A kid-friendly site with activities for basic English skills.
4. Wordwall: Allows you to make custom games like match-ups and spin wheels for
vocabulary.
5. Quizlet Live: Great for team-based vocabulary games.
General Tips:
Use visual aids like pictures, videos, and props to make the lessons more engaging.
Incorporate songs and rhymes for better retention.
Keep instructions simple and use body language to demonstrate meaning.
Give positive reinforcement to build confidence and motivation.
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