Free English classes content with Trinity College London trainee teachers

What is the content of EBC’s free English language classes?

The content of EBC’s free English language classes ensures comprehensive language learning. Here is a description of the typical content and stages of such a lesson:

Warm-up and Introduction

Objective: To engage and activate prior knowledge.

Activities:

1. A brief conversation or discussion related to the day’s topic.
2. Ice-breaker activity or a simple game to create a comfortable learning environment.

Presentation

Objective: To introduce new language concepts.

Content:

1. Vocabulary: Introduction of new words, phrases, and expressions relevant to the lesson’s theme.
2. Grammar: Explanation of a specific grammar point (e.g., past tense, future perfect, modal verbs).
3. Pronunciation: Focus on sounds, stress patterns, intonation, and phonetics.

Methods:

1. Visual aids (flashcards, pictures, videos).
2. Written explanations on the virtual whiteboard.
3. Examples and model sentences.

Practice

Objective: To allow the use of the new language in a controlled setting.

Controlled Practice:

1. Fill-in-the-blank exercises.
2. Matching activities.
3. Multiple-choice questions.

Guided Practice:

1. Sentence transformation exercises.
2. Structured dialogues or role-plays.
3. Writing short sentences or paragraphs using new vocabulary and grammar.

Methods:

1. Group or pair work.
2. Interactive activities using digital tools.

Production

Objective: To allow the use of language more freely and creatively.

Speaking activities:

1. Role-plays or simulations.
2. Group discussions or debates.
3. Presentations or storytelling.

Writing activities:

1. Writing emails or letters.
2. Creative writing tasks like stories or poems.

Focus: Fluency, spontaneous use of language, and communication.

Feedback and Correction

Objective: To provide constructive feedback on performance.

Methods:

1. Immediate error correction during activities.
2. Delayed error correction after activities.
3. Peer feedback and self-assessment.

Techniques:

1. Highlighting common errors and providing correct forms.
2. Encouraging self-correction.
3. Positive reinforcement and suggestions for improvement.

Review

Objective: To reinforce what has been learned and encourage further practice.

Activities:

1. A quick review of the lesson’s key points.
2. Answer any remaining questions.

Cool Down

Objective: To conclude the lesson on a positive note.

Activities:

1. A short game or activity that revisits the lesson’s content.
2. A song or chant related to the lesson’s theme.
3. A brief conversation or reflection on what was learned.