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[SeoulShakin]

Ok, I know that I put this in the job related forum as well, but since I'm pretty sure that this forum gets more views, and I'm in kind of a jam, I'm going to put it here as well.

Hey all -

I've posted on here before that for this month, I am teaching adults, rather than elementary aged children.

It's very different for me, and I'm slightly out of my element.

Does anyone have any links to adult speaking activites, or know of any hints they could give me. I really want to get them actively speaking more, since they're all kind of shy. We are already two weeks into the class, and have done all the ice breakers, but I want them to be able to practice it, and put it to practical use.

Any advice? Thanks!

(If anyone is terribly upset I put this in the General forum, I apologize, and you can move it. I just wanted some quick responses before my class this afternoon)

[Alan Partidge]

It depends what level they are.

People usually like to talk about themselves.

For low level adults there are some good activities at bogglesworld. They have easy role plays using survival English.

Sometimes the trick with adults is to teach them something without them realising. Some are resistant to learning grammar.

It really depends on their level though and their reason for studying.

[SeoulShakin]

They are intermediate to advanced, but the level does vary.

They are Korean teachers, and some want to be there on their own free will, and others were told to go by their principal. I'm teaching at the district board office.

[Alan Partidge]

Do you have any text books?

You could try www.headsupenglish.com

[SeoulShakin]

That site is great! Thanks!

[Scotticus]

Why not just print up some current events articles and use them to practice their English? I have a friend who teaches adults and he says that seems to work well and gets some good discussions going.