Teaching to different age groups

Teaching Adults

Adult learners tend to be the most motivated to learn English as they usually have a reason for learning the language (i.e. for university, their job, etc.). It is important to remember and understand their reasons so that your lessons will focus on those reasons.

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      Focus on grammar
  
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      Provide positive and detailed feedback
  
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      Teach idioms, phrases, and slang as well
  
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      Keep in mind that you may be teaching people who are older than you. This could create a weird dynamic and so it is important to make the classroom neutral and do not be condescending.
  

No matter what age you teach, it is important to make the lessons fun and remember your students’ motivation for learning English. When you understand their motivation, your lessons will become more engaging and the students will be more determined to improve their language skills.

As families adapt to the ongoing demands of at-home learning, one of the consistent, persistent challenges is the balancing act of teaching children of different ages. To support a group of learners with differing abilities and attention spans, it can be helpful to find quiet activities for all to do so that parents can shift their focus and attention between children as needs arise. This juggling act can be difficult even for experienced educators, but these five tips can help you navigate the challenge more effectively.

A dad examines an experiment with two children | PBS SoCal | mae koo

A dad examines an experiment with two children. | PBS SoCal