Introduction :

1)   It takes its principles from the “Counseling Learning Approach” developed
      by Charles A. Curran.
2)  It was created especially for Adult Learners who might fear to appear foolish ;
      so the teacher becomes a Language Counselor , he understands them and leads
      them to overcome their fears .
3)  It follows Krashen’s Monitor Theory (Affective Filter Hypothesis) and the
      Cognitive Theory where the human mind is active .

Conclusion

Learning is Persons (no superior/inferior)
Learning is Dynamic & Creative

  Course title   : Teaching French/ESL to Adult Learners (1st session)
  Place    : Private Language Institute
  Frequency    : Twice a week
  Time    : 2 hours (Evenings)
  Number of Stud : 10
 

Objective  (Approximately)
To be able to greet people , introduce oneself/others , ask for/give information
(The students design the syllabus in some way)

Materials
Chairs in a circle
Tape recorder

Introduction
1)  Teacher greets students , introduces himself
 & students introduce themselves (native language)
2)   Teacher explains what students will be doing :
a-  conversation in French/ESL with teacher’s help (+ time limit)
b-  conversation tape-recorded
c-  create a transcript
d-  various activities using the language on the transcript
· pronunciation  (Human Computer)
· create sentences (group work)
· conjugate verbs
· reconstruct conversation
· describe a picture

Lesson Presentation
1)  Teacher gives clear directions :
                     Student raises his hand , teacher comes behind him
                     Student says phrase/sentence in native language
                     Teacher helps him say it in target language
                     Record target language only
                     Listen to recording

2)  Teacher sits and asks students how they feel about the experience
3)  They listen to the conversation
4)  Teacher plays tape again + writes French/ESL sentences on the board
    + waits for volunteers to give native language equivalents
    (Students don’t write anything down)
5)  Teacher writes French/ESL translation
6)  Teacher asks students to relax and just listen while he reads/plays the transcript
     3 times .

Post-Lesson Activities
1)  Human Computer : practice pronunciation
   (Stud. Raises hand , teacher comes behind him
    Stud. says a word/sentence/number of sentences in any language
    Teacher gives back only correct French/English and stops only when
    student stops.)
2)  Group work  : create new sentences based on transcript
                          each group reads his sentences

Closure
Teacher asks the students to talk about the experience .
 

ASSESSMENT
Paragraph writing  or  Oral Interview

 PRACTICE SENTENCES
     (Suggestions: they would be in French/English)

1)  Good evening
2)  How are you?
3)  I’m fine , thank you /I’m not well
4)  Why?
5)  Because I have a headache
6)  What is your name?
7)  My name is …
8)  Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you
9)  Why are you studying French?
10)  I have always wanted to study French.
11)  Where are you from?
12)  I’m from ….