I need lesson plans for ESL conversation class, any ideas?

Answer 1

The site includes classroom activities, lesson plans and student handouts.

Answer 2

Besides the websites (which can be very useful!), I have found it very useful to break up my 3 hour class into segments. I begin my class with a short writing assignment pertaining to things that we learned the day before. (for example: if the day before we learned vocabulary about friends, I make them write a letter to their friend).

Next I give them the new vocabulary for the day. We work together to make sure that everyone understands it.

Then I read aloud the dialogue that I have made up for the day using the vocabulary list. I read it 2x, then have them read it to each other in groups twice, then have different groups come up front to demonstrate it for the class.

We then read a short (1 or 2 paragraph) story that uses the vocabulary.

Then I have them do some kind of activity that will allow them to use that vocab/grammar rule.

Of course, I try to use games, etc. too as much as possible!

Answer 3

How old are the students?

A good standby is always a newspaper. Read an article about current events/politics and get a dialouge going about opinions, likes/dislikes, history or future predictions.

Answer 4

Here you go. The grammar wasn't technically wrong (except for "on their own..." - it needs to be "in"), but this style sounds much better. The rationale for the type of instruction in this class is that having learners support personal opinions can help improve learners’ fluency in English. Because of this, students are encouraged to practice public speech and express opinions in their own conversations. For more information on this approach, please see the following outlined strategies.

Answer 5

Preschool science
http://kids.scintro.com