Lesson planning
Planning language lessons
A good lesson plan is short, has a clear goal and leaves room for the class in front of you. This section covers the planning decisions that make the biggest difference: lesson structure, differentiation in mixed groups, speaking time and the shift between classroom and screen.
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In this section
Blended and Online Language Lessons That Work
How to plan blended and online language lessons: what to do live and what asynchronously, breakout rooms, online interaction and a sample weekly rhythm.
Differentiation in Mixed-Ability Language Classes
Practical differentiation for mixed-ability language classes: vary support, task, output and pace, with an overview table, example tasks and planning tips.
How to Plan a Language Lesson Step by Step
Plan a language lesson in six steps: one clear aim, phases, timing, interaction and materials, with a ready-to-copy planning grid for a 45-minute lesson.
Speaking Activities That Get Every Learner Talking
Speaking activities that maximise talking time: information gaps, role plays, discussions and routines, with levels, timing and tips for quiet learners.
Other sections
Language teaching methods
Communicative and task-based teaching, the action-oriented approach of the CEFR, CLIL, exercise design, vocabulary and grammar work and intercultural learning, explained for practice.
Digital tools for language teaching
AI assistants and ChatGPT prompts, H5P, LearningApps and Wordwall, quiz and flashcard tools, collaboration boards, authentic web material, video and podcasts: what each tool is good for in class.
Assessment and feedback
CEFR levels A1 to C2 for teachers, placement tests, feedback in digital exercises, rubrics for speaking and writing, and self-assessment with can-do statements and language portfolios.