1. A Fresh Approach Teaching Beyond the Book A Fresh Approach

2. “...success depends less on materials, techniques, and linguistic analyses, and more on what goes on inside and between the people in the classroom...” Earl Stevick, Teaching Languages: A Way and Ways, 1980 A Fresh Approach

3. Functions Invite an opinion Give an opinion Say why Agree Disagree Sit on the Fence Expressions Well, maybe I reckon... You’re (so) right. As I see it,...... if... What about you? I see what you mean, but...... because... I’d go along with that. I don’t know. Do you reckon? I’m not so sure. What do you think about...? Language of Discussion

4. A Fresh Approach Functions Invite an opinion Give an opinion Say why Agree Disagree Sit on the Fence Expressions What do you think about...? What about you? I reckon... As I see it,...... because...... if... You’re (so) right. I’d go along with that. I see what you mean, but... Do you reckon? I’m not so sure. Well, maybe I don’t know. Language of Discussion

5. A Fresh Approach Teaching beyond the book - focuses on learners first encourages different approaches increases the variety of materials promotes our own development allows other topics to be covered can improve learners’ motivation can be done a little or a lot is easier than you think Coursebooks - build on previous learning may be required by curriculum reduce preparation time are full of useful material are a resource for learners too are expected by learners increase our credibility Conclusions

6. A Fresh Approach providing direction to the course sourcing language using alternative high quality materials being adaptable (in class and during the course) Challenges

7. A Fresh Approach Sourcing language and materials

11. A Fresh Approach cards boards memory stick Adaptability- teacher’s kit rods

12. A Fresh Approach Adaptability – No materials! Thanks Mario Rinvolucri!

13. A Fresh Approach Develop grammar and lexis Improve listening skills Create opportunities for role play Develop speaking skills Increase cross-cultural understanding Encourage better pronunciation Create opportunities for extended writing practice Engage learners’ imaginations Stories are fun! Adaptability - Storytelling

14. A Fresh Approach Plan your beginning and end Use repetition Have fun with your voice Use your face and body Interact with your audience Use props Be descriptive Don’t do too much! Include direct speech Adaptability - Storytelling

15. A Fresh Approach Looking at the learner first Summary Adapting to the learner Developing adaptable resources Investing in hi-tech, lo-tech and no-tech Trying new things! Regular training A Fresh Approach means…

16. A Fresh Approach Teaching Beyond the Book richard@lewis-school.co.uk A Fresh Approach