Summary of CELTA - Tips for eliciting vocabulary (essential for teaching practice!)

Main Ideas

• Importance of Eliciting Vocabulary:

  Language teachers should aim to elicit vocabulary from learners rather than simply providing definitions. Eliciting helps engage learners and reinforces their memory of the words.

• Eliciting Even When Uncertain:

  Even if a teacher believes that learners may not know a word, it is still beneficial to attempt to elicit it. This approach prepares learners for the word's meaning and context.

• Focusing on Meaning Before Form:

  Teachers should prioritize explaining the meaning of a word or phrase before introducing its formal definition.

• Effective Scenarios for Elicitation:
  • Scenario One: Engaging learners by asking them to imagine a situation and respond, creating a memorable Learning Experience.
  • Scenario Two: Directly providing the definition of the idiom, which is less interactive and potentially less memorable.
• Avoiding Guessing Games:

  Teachers should be cautious not to turn elicitation into a guessing game that makes learners uncomfortable. Instead, if learners struggle to guess, the teacher should provide the answer.

Methodology

• Encourage responses from learners by creating relatable scenarios.
• Describe situations that lead to the vocabulary being taught.
• If learners cannot guess, transition smoothly to providing the definition without making them feel embarrassed.

Conclusion

The video emphasizes that Eliciting Vocabulary is a vital Teaching Skill that can enhance the Learning Experience. Joe encourages teachers to be proactive in engaging their students while also being mindful of their comfort levels.

Featured Speaker

• Joe Conger from eltraining.com

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