Jay Doubleyou: using authentic materials in the esl/esol/tefl classroom

Probably the best way of learning a language is to watch lots of videos:

And to do lots of listening:

Here are some ideas on what to do with this material:

Here are some good tips from a decade ago:

And here are some updated tips using the latest ideas and materials:

JIGSAWS:

- jumble up paragraphs/sentences/topic sentences/headings [see Cambridge exams!]

- jumble up two texts

- jumble up key vocab/phrases and listen to the complete text [see Jay Doubleyou: practical dictation > online texts and audio]

PRONUNCIATION:

- reading aloud, word/sentence stress, spelling search

HUNT:

- spelling/structure/names/numbers search, vocab from meanings

COMPREHENSION:

- students set questions for each other

- write out summary of text

GAP FILL:

- students create gaps with tippex; texts are photocopied; other students have to fill in

- student reads out text with gaps and other student(s) guess through questions

Basically, teacher and students are putting together what (expensive) course books offer.

Here are some more guides:

And here's a very good look at why this is a good idea:

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