Read the room: Teaching mistakes you don’t want to repeat

Read the room: Teaching mistakes you don’t want to repeat

TEFL Unlocked · 2025-04-30
10:20

In this episode of Tefl Unlocked, Luan shares a personal experience of one of her worst English lessons, focusing on the challenges faced while teaching an A2-level adult class about ecosystems.

She reflects on the importance of adapting lessons to suit the needs and interests of adult learners, emphasizing key lessons learned from the experience, including the need to read the room, change context, and keep tasks age-appropriate.

Luan concludes by reassuring teachers that it's okay to have bad lessons, as they provide valuable learning opportunities.

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