SK-12 TRAINING

How to be a HERO to students at Level ZERO

BABY TALK
OBJECTIVE

By the end of this training, teachers will better

understand LEVEL 0 learners and effectively handle
lessons with them through practice demos and
activities.
LET’S THINK!

Why do we have more Level 0 learners now?

What do Level 0 learners expect from their lessons

and teachers?
LET’S LEARN!

Who are LEVEL 0 learners?

CHARACTERISTICS OF
LEVEL 0 LEARNERS
MOST LEVEL 0 LEARNERS ARE…

• Children who have moved to an English-speaking country with their

family.

• Very young children who have been signed up for their first English
class.

• Anyone who’s a non-native speaker and wants to learn another

language.
LET’S WATCH! Let’s have a look at a lesson video clip:
How a LEVEL 0 learner answers questions

51TALK PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

LET’S WATCH! Let’s have a look at a lesson video clip:
How a LEVEL 0 learner comprehends questions

51TALK PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

LET’S SUMMARIZE!

What are the tell-tale signs that your student is a LEVEL 0 learner?

• Constantly repeats what teacher said

• Takes time to respond or unable to respond to simple
questions
• Has difficulty saying or pronouncing certain sounds and
letters
• Requires more prompts and encouragement
• Their parents or someone else is around to help them.
LET’S LEARN!

What do we teach LEVEL 0 learners?

LET’S LEARN!

What do we focus on when teaching BEGINNERS?

sounds & letters

basic words
simple greetings
 Let’s take a
break, super
heroes in
training!
LET’S LEARN!

How do we teach LEVEL 0 learners?

Engaging Warm-ups

Starting on the right foot with a

Level 0 student!
Engaging Warm-ups

1. Make the student feel welcome.

2. Speak slowly.
3. Avoid incidental language
WARM-UP with a Level 0 student
LET’S PRACTICE!
HELPFUL TIPS

1. Begin with a big smile.

2. Learn student’s name.
3. Gauge his/her level.
4. Sing a song together.
Teaching Target Words
 Drilling Techniques

1. REPETITION DRILLS
2. GUESSING GAMES
3. DISAPPEARING TEXT
4. DIALGOUE BUILDING
5. SONGS, RHYMES AND
CHANTS
 REPETITION DRILLS

REPETITION DRILL TIPS

1. USE CLEAR & NATURAL SOUNDS
2. BE CONSISTENT
3. USE HAND MOVEMENTS

TYPES OF REPETITION DRILLS

1. BACK CHAINING
apples/like apples/I like apples.
2. WHISPER DRILLS
3. SHOUTING DRILLS
LET’S WATCH!
LET’S PRACTICE!
LET’S PRACTICE!
HELPFUL TIPS

How do we effectively teach a word to a LEVEL 0 learner?

1. Prepare visuals, pictures & realia.

2. Model the language.
3. Talk slowly.
4. Drill creatively.
5. Praise and reward generously.
Correcting Errors
Fluency vs Accuracy
 Correction Techniques for Level 0

F – ACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND GESTURES

U – SE VISUALS
N – UMBERS (FINGER CORRECTION)
LET’S PRACTICE!
LET’S PRACTICE!
HELPFUL TIPS

How do we effectively correct LEVEL 0 learners?

• Determine if correction should

be immediate or delayed.
• Avoid over correction.
• Encourage self correction.
• Correct positively.
Rewarding Wrap-ups

1. SHOWCASE
2. SPECIFIC
3. SWEET
LET’S PRACTICE!
LET’S PRACTICE!
HELPFUL TIPS

How do we effectively wrap up a LEVEL 0 lesson?

• Acknowledge learner’s efforts.

• Provide helpful feedback.
• Create signature goodbye.
TABOO TOPICS

COVID19 VIRUS – anything about the virus, origin, etc.

Politics – anything involving China and its relations with other
countries
Religion
The disputed islands
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Tibet
What have we learned today?
How will you teach better next time?

To be a more effective
LEVEL 0 teacher, I
will…
You’re now ready to show off your super hero skills to your
LEVEL 0 students!