Julia Kalaputi
EFL Teacher and Social Science Educator Helping students achieve desired learning outcomes Writing articles, and poetry Volunteering in translating TED Talks
Key Principles in Assessing Learners’ Needs
Provide useful and relevant instructions Learning a new language means that the individual will be able to use the new language skills outside of the classroom. Students need to know that authentic English from the real world will be incorporated into the lessons. These activities are the keystone of the communicative language approach. At the end of each class, students must be able to use at least one new idea or skill. A skillful teacher will explain how they do things in class. Moreover, th
Basic Areas of Proficiency in Speaking
Vocabulary One way of improving your overall proficiency in speaking is by building your vocabulary. A wide range of vocabulary is not enough to be able to keep going on with speaking. Using appropriate words, knowing the technical vocabulary, and using idiomatic language will all add up to your speaking ability. Most importantly, choosing words that go well together will make you sound more coherent. In the Oxford 5000 dictionary, you can find the most useful high-level words. Symbols are inc
Key Teaching Skills in Online Language Learning
Communication Skills Firstly, considering there is a lack of real interaction in online teaching, the teacher develops various kinds of communication skills. In my opinion, the most important skill is being empathetic and trying to understand the student. Being empathetic to students means being able to put yourself in their shoes, listening to them actively, and noticing unspoken messages from them. By active listening, I mean the use of gestures to show interest and patience and create a safe