50 Ways to Say „Very Good”

1) Super!
2) Good work!
3) That’s it!
4) Great!
5) Wow!
6) Terrific!
7) Perfect!
8) Wonderful!
9) Fine!
10) Outstanding!

Tips for Developing Positive Teacher Student Relationships

Teach with Enthusiasm and Passion 

Have a Positive Attitude
Incorporate Humor into Lessons 
Make Learning Fun
Use Student Interests to Your Advantage
Incorporate Story Telling into Lessons
Show an Interest in Their Lives Outside of School
Treat Them With Respect
Go the Extra Mile

Vocabulary Games

3-letter words
Procedure. Students are put into two groups to see which can come up with the most number of words beginning with a certain letter, e.g. "B": bag vs bug - ban vs bun - bat vs but - big - bus - buy

  PUPILS SAY A GREAT TEACHER:  
 -is kind.       -is generous.             -listens to you.            -has faith in you.                         -encourages you.                -keeps confidence.                  -likes teaching students.            -likes teaching the subject.                                     -takes time to explain things.                  -helps you when you are stuck.                                  -tells you how you are doing.             -allows you to have your say.                                 -doesn’t give up on you.                   -cares for your opinion.                                                    -makes you feel clever.                      -treats people equally.                                           -stands up for you.                                -makes allowances.                                              -tells the truth.                                 -is forgiving.   

Develope Reading Skills

• Hear a word before you can say it
• Say a word before you can read it
• Read a word before you can write it (Linse 2005)

What this tells us is that young learners need a firm foundation in auditory and oracy skills before they can become proficient readers and writers of ANY language. Learning to read and then to write means the young learner has to link what they have heard or spoken to what they can see (read) and produce (write).

Ways to build rapport

Choose your attitude

You need to be friendly but professional. Remember that your students don’t want you as a friend, but want to respect you as a teacher. Show them from the outset that you expect them to work hard in your class, but that it can be enjoyable.

Use names
Yes, it can be difficult with a large class to learn names quickly, but using your learners’ names shows that you see them as individuals and creates bonds.