UNIT 1 : Introduction to Lesson Planning
What is covered in Unit 1:
1. What does teaching a foreign language involve?
2. Receptive vs Productive Skills
3. Traits of good teacher and lesson
4. Topic 1: Different Types of Lessons and Class Grammar
Lesson Procedures
5. Lesson Structure Methods: WBP, TTT, PPP, ESA and the
Guided Discovery method
6. What to focus on in a Speaking Lesson
7. What to focus on in a Writing Lesson
8. Modes of classroom interactions
9. BOOST Feedback Model
10. Topic 2: Planning a Lesson
11. Lesson Aims and Objectives:
12. Common European Framework (CEFR Proficiency Levels)
13. Key Takeawys
, What does teaching a foreign language involve?
1. Cultural Knowledge:
A. When to say please and thank you.
B. Hand gestures
C. How close to stand next to someone
2. Paralinguistic:
A. Something in addition to the language that adds meaning.
B. Example: physical gestures or tone of voice.
3. Language Components:
A. Vocabulary: knowledge on using language appropriately.
B. Grammer: know the rules and how to use them.
C. Pronunciation: so you are easy to understand.
4. Language Skills:
A. Writing: different types of text.
B. Listening: can follow native speakers.
C. Speaking: speak fluently
D. Reading: range of different text.
Two main skills:
1. Receptive skills: ability to understand the language (this involves listening and reading)
2. Productive skills: ability to produce language (this involves writing and speaking)
What are the traits of a good teacher and lesson?
• How the students feel about the lesson.
• The way the lesson is delivered. Linked to your teaching style.
• The way the teacher relates to the students.
• The teacher’s confidence.
Topic 1: Different Types of Lessons and Class Grammar Lesson Procedures
We will be looking five different lesson structure methods. This includes the WBP, TTT, PPP, ESA
and the Guided Discovery method
1. WBP: Warmer - Body - Plenary
• Warmer – introduction to topic
• Body – main teaching and lesson
• Plenary – Consolidation or reflection of the body and review what has been learnt.
What is covered in Unit 1:
1. What does teaching a foreign language involve?
2. Receptive vs Productive Skills
3. Traits of good teacher and lesson
4. Topic 1: Different Types of Lessons and Class Grammar
Lesson Procedures
5. Lesson Structure Methods: WBP, TTT, PPP, ESA and the
Guided Discovery method
6. What to focus on in a Speaking Lesson
7. What to focus on in a Writing Lesson
8. Modes of classroom interactions
9. BOOST Feedback Model
10. Topic 2: Planning a Lesson
11. Lesson Aims and Objectives:
12. Common European Framework (CEFR Proficiency Levels)
13. Key Takeawys
, What does teaching a foreign language involve?
1. Cultural Knowledge:
A. When to say please and thank you.
B. Hand gestures
C. How close to stand next to someone
2. Paralinguistic:
A. Something in addition to the language that adds meaning.
B. Example: physical gestures or tone of voice.
3. Language Components:
A. Vocabulary: knowledge on using language appropriately.
B. Grammer: know the rules and how to use them.
C. Pronunciation: so you are easy to understand.
4. Language Skills:
A. Writing: different types of text.
B. Listening: can follow native speakers.
C. Speaking: speak fluently
D. Reading: range of different text.
Two main skills:
1. Receptive skills: ability to understand the language (this involves listening and reading)
2. Productive skills: ability to produce language (this involves writing and speaking)
What are the traits of a good teacher and lesson?
• How the students feel about the lesson.
• The way the lesson is delivered. Linked to your teaching style.
• The way the teacher relates to the students.
• The teacher’s confidence.
Topic 1: Different Types of Lessons and Class Grammar Lesson Procedures
We will be looking five different lesson structure methods. This includes the WBP, TTT, PPP, ESA
and the Guided Discovery method
1. WBP: Warmer - Body - Plenary
• Warmer – introduction to topic
• Body – main teaching and lesson
• Plenary – Consolidation or reflection of the body and review what has been learnt.
