Teaching English in High School: Inspiring Students to Practice English Outside of the Classroom
Objectives: Encourage students to practice English outside of the classroom; Enhance students' speaking and listening skills.
Material: English learning apps, English TV shows or movies, English books, and songs.
Warm-up Activity: Mastering English Learning Apps
The first step in learning a new language is to immerse oneself in it. However, not every student can spend their free time in an English-speaking country. Therefore, English learning apps have become an effective way for students to learn and practice outside of the classroom.
In this class, we will introduce some popular English learning apps, such as Duolingo and Memrise. Students will have the opportunity to explore and master these apps, which will encourage them to practice English in their free time.
Main Activity: Learning English Through TV Shows, Movies, Books, and Songs
Watching TV shows and movies, reading books, and listening to songs are enjoyable ways to learn English. Students will select their favorite English TV shows, movies, books, and songs, and share them with their classmates.
After watching, reading, or listening, students will discuss the content with their classmates in English. This activity will help to enhance students' speaking and listening skills and encourage them to practice English in real-life situations.
Wrap-up Activity: Sharing English Learning Experiences
At the end of the class, students will share their English learning experiences with their classmates. They will discuss what they have learned, the challenges they have faced, and the methods they have used to practice English outside of the classroom.
By sharing their experiences, students can learn from one another and gain new ideas for practicing English outside of the classroom. Moreover, this activity will encourage them to continue practicing English in their daily lives, which will lead to a better understanding and appreciation of the language.
Conclusion:
Through the use of English learning apps, TV shows, movies, books, and songs, students can easily practice English outside of the classroom. Additionally, by sharing their learning experiences, students can learn from one another and gain new ideas for practicing English. In turn, this will lead to an enhanced understanding and appreciation of the English language.
