What are you teaching in class today?
We asked some of our teachers what they are teaching in class today! Take a look below to get a glimpse into our teachers’ lesson planning and find out what types of things students learn in class!
Our Advanced ESL teacher, Jordi, is teaching her class “idioms that can be used in working and relaxing scenarios” today. Jordi says that “idioms are commonly used in everyday life” and that last week she taught grammar so she thought that idioms would be more fun!
Here are some idioms that her students will learn in class today:
A slacker is a person who avoids work or effort. For example, “I was a slacker in high school and completed my assignments last minute, but when I got to university, I realized that I have to keep up with my school work.”
Give it your best shot = to put forth your best effort in an attempt to do or accomplish something. For example, “You might not win the top prize, but if you give it your best shot, you’ll be more prepared for next time.”
Jordi also mentioned that in the Needs Analysis she conducts on the first day of class, a lot of her students shared that they were interested in learning about idioms and phrasal verbs this semester.
James, who is our Intermediate ESL teacher, will be teaching his class about Modal Verbs today. Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express conditions such as possibility, ability, necessity, or permission. Modal verbs also provide information about the function of the verb that follows.
James says that “modal verbs are a fundamental part of language because we use them to express and communicate feelings and judgements, and they are linked to behaviour.”
Here is a useful example that James shared, “I should have eaten that salad for lunch, but I had a burger instead and now I don’t feel well.” This example sentence expresses a feeling of guilt, regret, and judgement on the choice that was made.