TIPS FOR TEACHERS

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Never translate Never Explain Never make a speech Never imitate mistakes Never speak with single words Do not use the book all the time Never speak too much Never speak too fast, too slow or too loud

Demonstrate Act Ask questions Correct Use sentences Use your lesson plans Make students speak Speak naturally

SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Undoubtedly, a global language, as visualized earlier, would serve as the greatest instrument for the development of our civilization by enabling us to think independently, to understand other cultures, and to equip us with global perspectives. We feel that teaching a global language should not be a blunt business-like activity where commercial success is judged to be the sole criterion of a successful teacher. Instead, the attempt should be to build character, impart virtues, and to create a peaceful environment in the classroom rooted in truth, justice and equality. These ingredients would help create the necessary atmosphere: Use an eclectic method of teaching that aims at the overall development of every individual. The learners should be given tasks such as sending e-mails, SMSs and taught to use the Internet so that they do not feel isolated from the mainstream of the population. Teaching must be global-centric rather than ethno-centric. Teachers should be good role-models. Texts are not value free. They do impart values consciously or unconsciously. Therefore, texts (including the Internet, audio and video material) need to be selected carefully. Periods of physical exercise, yoga, meditation and counselling should be an integral part of the daily educational schedule. The learners need to become familiar with the different varieties of English spoken around the world. Teaching methodology should focus on problem solving, conflict resolution and personality development; and to promote the development of human values among the students. Co-operative games, debates, quizzes, talks, discussions, paper-reading, poetry recitation and creative writing should be incorporated in the lessons. Tests should measure the level of fluency, accuracy and linguistics skillslistening, reading, writing and speaking acquired by the learners. Innovative assignments should be given to evaluate the learners co-operative skills, general awareness on the issues facing the world, and their own involvement and contribution in elevating human suffering as a result of their lack of education and training. Translation should be avoided, although the learners native language could be used to explain new words or to check comprehension.

 Appropriate vocabulary should be taught by displaying objects, pictures and videos, and by the use of audio materials. Correct pronunciation should be emphasized. One word and its different contextual meanings should be taught (along with collocation): For example, the word right has various meanings: Opposite of left Opposite of wrong Legal privilege http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/anil-sarwal/elt-prisoners