How to teach one to one classes - for the professional English language teacher. This book provides an analysis of the problems of teaching students on a one to one basis as opposed to teaching groups of students. Covering a wide range of topics in this field, this book explains learner needs analysis and learner profiles, especially the student's current use of English and the reason for taking a one to one course; course planning; techniques which are specific to one to one teaching; techniques which do not work with one to one teaching; using the learner as the resource for teaching; together with the advantages of teaching students on a one to one basis. This book is packed with tried and tested suggestions for managing your students and your teaching time, on both a personal and pedagogical level, so that you can make the one-to-one teaching experience a rewarding and productive one.
... frequent breaks if your student tires quickly; change the activity if you see your
student getting tired; over-estimate the time it will take for you to complete a task;
you can always have a few five-minute fillers up your sleeve in case you finish
early; aim to finish a few minutes before the end of the class. Tiring activities
include: dense input sessions (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, meetings
language – whatever the topic); controlled practice activities; challenging
listening activities.
