Flash cards

Using Picture flash cards in english class

Picture flash cards are pictures mounted or drawn on cards approximately 15 cm by 20 cm. They are used by the teacher in orla work for cueing responses to questions or in more open communicative work for stimulating conversation , story- telling etc.

Here some techniques:
Teaching meaning one picture

Sometimes it is possible to show a single picture illustrating a new word and expect it to be understood.For example a bicycle.

Teaching meaning using several pictures

Usually it is advisable to show several pictures to be sure that the students know what you are referring to. For example teaching presebt continuous. She is singing a song,he is playing soccer etc.

Children enjoy learning stories

A Fairy story

Animals

Descriptive words

Why is music important to English class?

There are a variety of different ways to use music in the classroom. Some teachers prefer to use background music and others use music lyrics as the basis of a lesson. Music can be used to:

* Introduce a new theme or topic (animals/colors/feelings)

*Break the ice in a class where students don't know each other or are having difficulty communicating

* Teach and build vocabulary and idioms.

* Teach pronunciation and intonation.

* Teach listening for details and gist

* Review material (background music improves memory)