As a English teachers, we are always looking for new ideas or strategies to teach English as a second language. The article discussed three strategies that we can use: private dialog, immersion environment and the instructional songs.
Students can feel intimidated or afraid in a English classroom, is very normal. The teacher needs to create a relax atmosphere in order for them to feel comfortable. Many students don't want to participate the first few weeks of school. They need to hear what the language sounds like before they will try to talk. After they conquer that fear they will be able to progress. That is one of the reason I don't obligate my students to participate all the time.
The other strategy is using instructional songs. These songs need a desired rhythm and have repetition. The songs are going to help the students to aid retention and learn more quickly.
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