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Adavnced and proficiency students
Hi
I have a couple of years' ESL experience, but this year I am teaching advanced and proficiency students for the first time, and having some big problems! I've tried debates, roleplays, practice exams, grammar games etc., but nothing seems to interest them. I find that restricted-practice material is always too easy for them - for example grammar games; and authentic practices, such as debates, don't challenge them because they are so high level. But if I challange them by doing practice exams with extended speaking components, they say they can't (and won't) do it. Basically, I'm not sure if I know what they need at this level and how I can help them? I want to keep them motivated but this just seems like an impossible task. Maybe I'm just not cut out to teach this level??
Thanks very much for your help!
Messages In This Thread
- Adavnced and proficiency students -- Anna
- Re: Adavnced and proficiency students -- Shelley Vernon
- Re: Advanced and proficiency students -- Yanni Zack
- Re: Advanced and proficiency students -- Shelley Vernon
- Re: Adavnced and proficiency students -- Shelley Vernon