CELTA Mistakes to Avoid: 7 Common Instruction Fails (and What to Say Instead)

This video addresses seven common “instruction disasters” that confuse learners and kill lessons. To give clear instructions, avoid rambling; state tasks before they start; give only necessary information, not your thoughts; provide one instruction at a time; set time limits; use targeted instruction checking questions (ICQs) instead of “Any questions?”; and never ask, “Do you all understand?” The key is to be clear, brief, and check comprehension. A bonus tip is that demonstrations, especially with a strong learner, are the easiest way to explain any activity.