This is the "Old Faithful" of lesson planning. It provides a clear structure for both you and the learner:
"If you wouldn't mind opening your books to page ten so we can look at the first exercise..." Try: "Open your books. Page ten. Look at exercise one." 5. Embrace the "Silent Way" and Correction Don't jump in the second a student makes a mistake. How to Teach English
If you are teaching beginners, your instructions should be "shredded." Avoid idioms, complex tenses, or long-winded explanations. This is the "Old Faithful" of lesson planning
Modern ESL teaching benefits from tools that make learning feel like play: Use Kahoot! or Quizlet for vocabulary drills. Look at exercise one
Never teach a list of random vocabulary words. Always wrap your lesson in a "situational context." Teaching a list of kitchen utensils.
Are you looking to teach to a global audience, or are you preparing for a physical classroom setting?