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TEACHING 1 TO 1
Introduction and Experience Sharing
ANDRA Miloiu Costina
2014 - Chengdu, China
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By the end of the presentation, you will have a greater
understanding of how to approach teaching one-to-one.
You will learn more:
 What teaching one to one represents
 One to one compared to group teaching
 Characteristics of teaching children 1 to 1
 Advantages
 Challenges
 How to handle various teaching scenarios

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What is 1 to 1 teaching?
Teacher Student
Teaching
1 to 1

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What to do before starting the class?
 Get to know each other
 Perform an assessment of his English level
 Have a look at the student’s needs and
motivation
 Listen to the students likes and dislikes
 Set specific and personalized goals
 Explain how the class will be structured
and the materials you’ll be using

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How can we do a needs analysis?
• Have a short conversation in English to warm
things up.
• Ask why the English learner wishes to have one to
one teaching.
• Based on the answer to the above question, dig a
little deeper.
• Ask if they've studied English before. When was
the last time they studied?
• Provide a quick listening and reading exercise to
get a feel for their comprehension skills and
vocabulary.

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Needs analysis ACTIVITY
• Read the dialogue corresponding to the
needs analysis from your activity envelope
and write down the student’s needs
you’ve identified;

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How can we set tangible goals?
• Instead of 'Improve listening skills': Improve
comprehension skills at conferences by focusing
on language commonly used in presentations.
• Instead of 'Improve grammar': Improve grammar
in written communications such as e-mails and
reports. Focus on better use of tenses to describe
past situations, etc.
• Instead of 'Practice English for travel': Become
comfortable with a wide range of expected
shopping experiences, etc.

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Goal setting ACTIVITY
• Based on the previous dialogue define
the goals for the future English class
described in the given scenario;

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What is performance-base learning?
• Stage 1: Select the performance event: a
presentation, a negotiation, a meeting, a
business dinner, or a business trip
• Stage 2: Define the key messages
• Stage 3: Resource and teach
• Stage 4: Post-performance reflection
• Benefits: increased engagement and motivation,
perceivable and tangible benefits of the English
training;

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Why are one to one classes different?
• Teaching plan and course materials
• Class management
• Teaching methods
• Timing and structure
• Roles and relationship dynamics
• Pressures
• Motivations

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What are the advantages of 1 to 1 teaching?
• The learner had the undivided attention of the
teacher and student talking time is maximized.
• The learner often has more control over the aims
of the class, the pace and the materials.
• The learner has more opportunities to use the
teacher as a resource
• The learner can develop a real and productive
relationship with the teacher
• The learner’s needs can be addressed more fully

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• The teacher will develop an extensive
understanding of tailoring lesson to individual
needs
• The teacher does not need to worry about the
problems of large groups: mixed ability, group
dynamics, early finishers, late arrivals
• The teacher can focus on the type of learning
that best fits students' learning styles
What are the advantages of 1 to 1 teaching?

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What are the disadvantages of 1 to 1 teaching?
• Many learners feel more comfortable practicing
new language – and making mistakes - in a group
• Classes can be physically and mentally exhausting
• The class may become boring if the teacher does
not find new captivating approaches
• There are no opportunities to interact with other
learners
• The learner may use the opportunity to chat or
discuss matters unrelated to the topic at hand
• The time spent to personalize each teaching plan
can exceed 2 hours

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How are 1 to 1 classes for children different?
Teaching children can be one of the most
rewarding forms of teaching.
• Fun! Fun! Fun!
• More FUN!

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How to use 1 to 1 games?
• Give your pupil a head start of 10 to 30 sec.
• Make your task harder.
• Double the task you must complete in the same
time your pupil completes it once.
• Award your pupil three points to your one.
• Award your pupil 10 bonus points at the start of
the game.
• Lose deliberately by being slow (but pretend to
hurry), or 'accidentally' drop your pen.

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A few tips to keep in mind
• Use lots of real life objects
• Use your student’s background
• Use internet resources
• Allow some quite time
• Plan multimedia lessons
• Ask your student to give short presentations
• Speak less in role plays
• Give feedback

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Teaching
1 to 1
Students performance
evaluation - formal/informal
Feedback, teaching style review
and improvement plan
Lesson delivery using
appropriate methods
Tailored materials and lesson
plans
Specific and personalized goals
setting
Assessment and needs analysis

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Q & A
Thank you!
ANDRA Miloiu Costina
2014 - Chengdu, China

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Resources:
http://esl.about.com/od/esleflteachingtechnique/a/How-To-Teach-English-
One-To-One-Successfully.htm
http://dox.utdallas.edu/training1030
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-one-one
http://www.oxfordtefl.com/oxford-tefl-courses/teacher-
development/teaching-one-to-one/
http://www.teachingenglishgames.com/Articles/One_to_One.htm
http://busyteacher.org/3424-teaching-english-one-on-one-tips-and-tricks-for-
a.html
http://peo.cambridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23
1:performance-based-learning-for-teaching-one-to-one-classes-by-cleve-
miller&catid=2:general-articles&Itemid=8

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Photos sources:
http://www.specialistlanguagecourses.com/
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http://rickmcnary.me/
http://momitforward.com/
http://www.emines.com/
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