| This is a set of essential expressions that all beginning English students should learn.
Most of the expressions have physical gestures associated with them
so they can be taught with action games and TPR (Total Physical
Response) activities.
I use the cards repeatedly every single class from the beginning
until students can comfortable use the expressions in real contexts
throughout each class.
You can start by saying the phrases and
just have the children physically act out the gestures on the cards.
Once they get more proficient move to games like charades or Pictionary
(A game where students draw the expression and other students have to
guess the English).
In class, try to use these expressions repeatedly in real contexts.
If students forget what to say, first cue them with the gesture. They
can usually remember the English with a little help.
If you are consistent and repetitively use these expressions in
class, you will soon see your students having short English dialogues.
These expressions are definitely the most valuable English beginning
children can master.
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