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TEFL Young Children

How I teach the Kids

by Kevin Burns

When I teach English to young children I try to imagine that I am a father figure to them–which of course I am. I am warm and try to kneel down to their level. I am very tall so can be intimidating if I stand over them. We are all giants to very young children, and need to build their trust.

If the kids feel okay with it, I sometimes pick them up and point out…

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Motivating Japanese University English Students

Motivating Japanese University English Students

Maintaining the Motivation of Japanese University Students

If you teach English in Japan, motivating Japanese university English students can be a real challenge to say the least. To teach in Japan well, there are many things you can do though. If you let them know, that you are not out to bust them or embarrass them, they will sometimes come around.

If you give a little, they often will give a…

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Board Game Rules Project

Board Game Rules Project

Board game Rules Project

by Kevin R Burns (Kanagawa, Japan)

Board game Rules Project

 You are going to teach some students the rules for playing a board game. You will also play that game with them.

 First open your game and read the rules in English. You need to understand the rules well enough to explain how to play the game. Maybe try playing the game with your team.

 Next, you need to…

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Individual Project Presentation

Individual Project Presentation

by Kevin Burns (Machida, Japan )

Individual project presentation

You will make a presentation in front of our class. (1–5 minutes)

*do not read it!

You can memorize it.

Or you can have a memo.

Make Eye Contact!!!

For Examples: of great presentations, watch TED Talks on YouTube

Criteria :

Eye contact Was it interesting for students? Educational- Did you teach us…

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