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  • How do you plan for new week as a teacher?

    Do you wait until you get a student to plan you week?


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    Donnie Starkey
    Donnie StarkeyCountry flag: us
    ESL teacher

    I have an assessment lesson ready to go. If I get a request, im ready. Once I begin working with a student, we set goals together, and I tailor the lessons to meet the need. I have a lot of material ready, depending on the need.

  • Any advice for how to approach your first trail lesson with a student?
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    Get to know more about the students interests, goals or any idea on how they'll want their lesson to be. So that you'll be able to structure you 2nd lesson. Use icebreaker to make them feel comfortable, this will also help you to ease you nerves, since we teachers also get nervous sometimes with trial lessons.

  • Can you suggest any books or websites regarding conversation/free discussion topics?
    Best answer

    Yes. Livexp. And then, you click my name and book a class. :)))))

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  • What is your preferred learning method?
    Best answer

    Visuals are the best it is is remember things and it also give you an idea of what you are learning about

  • How can teachers make good communications to be in touch with each other and learn from each other?
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    Ropa
    RopaCountry flag: za
    Certified ESL teacher

    We can create professional learning networks using social media platforms or specialized online communities. These networks can consist a select of group of teachers who share similar interests or teaching context. Teachers can exchange ideas, share resources , and support each others professional development.

  • I’ve learnt that people often make mistakes when it come to the word grateful let’s talk about it.
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    Is it the misunderstanding of the word, is it that it is used too casually, to be grateful is to feel thanks from the heart and the deed has made a difference for the better in someone's life or situation

  • Do students tend to be certain nationalities on this platform, or a complete mixture?
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    I certainly think it's a complete mixture.....

  • How do you promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity within your classroom?
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    To give a chance to my students have discussions about any scenario which I give them during the class and explain the things according to their own perspectives. After showing some videos we do role plays and let them interact each other freely and also giving some situations to deal with accordingly by themselves and figure out how the way they communicate.

  • What are your weaknesses in English?
    Best answer

    Because in South Africa we have 11 official languages and I speak 6, so sometimes I mix the languages with English while speaking

  • Do you ever desire to have huge amounts of cash so that you can help the needy?

    My upbringing was not a wealthy one neither was I poor. I'd say we were average and sometimes we went below average. There were many times when family members and community members would bring food parcels to my home. As a child at that time, I did not really understand what was happening around me and so I was so excited to see people bringing food to my home. Come to think of it I probably thought it was their duty. I am grown up now and when I see other people going through challenges in their homes, I can't help but to get emotional. My desire has always been to have lots of cash so that I help the needy. It is only post covid that I relieved myself from that stress when I realised it is impossible to help everyone but with the little I have I can at least help one person. I feel so good within myself even if I've only just bought a family one loaf of bread and a litre milk. I can't put into words the feeling I get after I've done this. Looking forward to your response.


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    Yes, I own a nonprofit organization where I help pay hospital bills for needy people who have been admitted for treatment in rural communities. Therefore receiving financial help always goes a long way.😊