ELT365 · Day 218 — Giving Clear Instructions

Idea

Instruction-giving is a teaching skill, not an administrative chore. Vague instructions waste lesson time and demotivate learners.

Example

Instead of ‘Work in pairs on the exercise’, say: ‘Work with your partner. Read each sentence. Choose the correct verb form. You have three minutes.’

Try

Write out the exact words you will use for your next task instruction — then count the steps.

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