Starting and Finishing class
Some activities for Starting the Lesson
1. Socializing:
Instead of going straight to the lesson at the beginning of
a lesson, the T can spend a few minutes “chatting” to the
class about topics of interest.
The advantages of doing it :
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It creates an opportunity for real language practice and create an
“English Language” atmosphere in the class.
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It establishes contact with the class and helps Ss to feel relaxed
and ready to learn. If we have a business appointment or meet a
friend, we begin by chatting to establish a friendly atmosphere; it
is as important to do this when we meet a class of Ss.
How to do it :
 By talking about a certain topic of interest and asking questions
requiring short answers about it.
 By asking “follow-up” questions which will get Ss to talk more and
involve more of the class.
 By prompting individual to talk more.
 By getting Ss to talk and ask questions.
Some Possible Topics for “Chatting”:
 Things Ss did the previous day
 Birthday
 Feast days and holidays
 A local sports event, e.g. football match
 An interesting TV programme
 A piece of local news
 A film on at the cinema
 etc