Teaching Network
01.12.2011 09:10Teaching tip: Giving English instructions
This month, we look at how to make sure your students understand the instructions in their 'Network Now' coursebook. As all the instructions are in English in 'Network Now A1' you might like to help your learners a little bit. Here you'll find some easy-to-apply tips.
04.11.2011 12:05Teaching tip: Everyday English
Most of your students will be learning English so that they can communicate when travelling to an English-speaking country, and so they need practical, everyday English. 'Network Now A1' offers them lots of opportunity to use basic, functional English in the Step 3 of each unit.
05.10.2011 11:33Network lesson: Grammar activities for 'Network Now A1 Starter' (A1.1) - 'Network Now A1' (A1.2)
As we know, grammar is essential when learning a language as it gives us the structure to say what we need. Langenscheidt books present and practise grammar items in a fun, communicative and relevant way. Here are some ideas to complement the varied opportunities students have to practise grammar in 'Network Now'. Use them as revision and fillers if you need them.
09.09.2011 17:41Teaching tip: 'Network Now' postcards ('The Red Fox pub sign', 'Victorian London', 'Football game set up in front of English flag')
We look at the last three postcards in the series this month: 'The Red Fox pub sign', 'Victorian London', 'Football game set up in front of English flag' and give you some ideas on how to use these authentic pictures showing British life in your classrooms.
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04.07.2011 22:57Teaching tip: 'Network Now' postcards ('Cream tea', 'English castle country scene', 'Tower Bridge, London')
We continue our series on the 12 postcards showing different aspects of British life and traditions this month by looking at three of the remaining six cards: 'Cream tea', 'English castle country scene' and 'Tower Bridge, London'. We've added some extra information on each of the topics, just in case your students are interested to hear more. Read more on using these postcards in the classroom.
01.06.2011 13:35Teaching tip: 'Network Now A1 Starter' - Selfstudy
We all know how important it is for our learners to spend time at home reviewing and consolidating what they have learnt in the classroom and the 'Network Now' series provides lots of opportunity for them to do just that. Read on to find out more about the 'Selfstudy' pages of 'Network Now Starter'.
01.06.2011 12:51Teaching tip: 'Network Now' postcards ('York city attractions', 'Sir Winston Churchill stamp')
This month we again have some fun ideas to use with your students if you have some spare time or want to give your students a break from the lesson. The two postcards we are looking at this time are 'York city attractions' and 'Sir Winston Churchill stamp'. Click here to find out more …
13.05.2011 13:46Teaching tip: 'Network Now Starter' - Language and culture, Magazine, Now me
We told you a little about the 'Language and culture', 'Magazine' and 'Now me' pages in the September 'Teachers' Club'. Click here for some ideas on how to use these pages effectively …
12.05.2011 12:57Teaching tip: 'Network Now' postcards ('Historic pillar boxes', 'Lake District')
Last month we gave you some ideas on what to do with the first two postcards from the set of 12 which you received from Langenscheidt. This month we'll look at the next two – red post boxes (postcard 3) and the Lake District (postcard 4). Click here to read more …
01.04.2011 12:47Teaching tip: 'Network Now' postcards ('Big Ben', 'Marching Guardsmen')
Have you recently had post from Langenscheidt? You might have received the set of 12 postcards showing different aspects of British life and traditions. The tip here gives you ideas on how you could use two of these postcards ('Big Ben' and 'Marching guardsmen') in the classroom, for a bit of fun and to introduce your students to the things we love about Britain. Click here to read more …
01.04.2011 12:31Teaching tip: 'Network Now A1 Starter' - Now I can and Test yourself
We all know how much our learners like to receive recognition for their work, how important it is for them to feel that they are learning successfully and can apply new language in different situations. 'Network Now Starter' has three full pages at the end of each Unit to show them and let them test what they can already do: 'Now I can' and 'Test yourself'.
01.03.2011 11:11Teaching tip: 'Network Now Starter' - Now you
Your students and their needs are placed right at the centre of 'Network Now Starter'. Lots of elements in the book give them the opportunity to talk about themselves and to learn and practice vocabulary which is especially relevant for their lives. Read on to find out about two of these elements: 'Now you' and the 'Round up'.
11.11.2010 14:58'Network Now' lesson: Christmas activities (from A1 Starter or A1)
Christmas is coming and we thought we would give you some ideas for fun activities to get you and your students in the mood for the festive period. We hope you like them ...
23.09.2010 09:58Teaching tip: 'Network Now Starter' - Language and culture (Unit 2, page 43)
Learning a language is not just about grammar and vocabulary, but also about the traditions of the people who speak a language. This is why 'Network Now Starter' has six useful and interesting 'Language and culture' pages, one after each Unit. Read our tips on how to integrate them into your lessons. You'll see that we’ve integrated this month's topic of 'personalisation' into the tips too.
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23.09.2010 09:55'Network Now Starter' lesson: Magazine 1 (pages 44/45)
Even students at a beginner level can read simple texts, and get a sense of achievement when they do. The 'Magazine' pages in 'Network Now Starter' provide them with the chance to do just that. The simple texts have a glossary to help with more difficult words. Read more to see how you can integrate the 'Magazine' page for Unit 2 into your lessons.
23.09.2010 09:39Teaching tip: 'Network Now Starter' - Now me (Unit 2, page 46)
This month's theme is 'personalisation'. Making your lessons more relevant for your students means not only more fun but it encourages your learners to speak – everyone likes to talk about themselves! That's why the 'Network Now' team has decided to include a page after each Unit which allows your students to do just that. Read more on the 'Now me' page and how to integrate it into your lessons.
12.08.2010 08:51Teaching tip: Coping with mixed abilities
Even though your students will have been tested before they start the class so that they are all at the right level, you may find that you have a weaker or a stronger class or that there are differences in the levels within your class.
21.07.2010 12:27Teaching tip: Pronunciation games
The entries in the dictionary at the back of the 'Network' books include the pronunciation of each word in the phonemic script. Help your students to become familiar with this script with some easy and fun games. It will help them use their own dictionaries independently and make them feel more confident when saying a new word.
09.06.2010 11:05Network lesson: Fun - Learning is fun (from A1.1)
Learning - and teaching - English can, and should, be fun. Most people learn better and faster when they are relaxed and don't feel under pressure to get everything perfectly correct. Try out these fun ideas based on Independence Day (4th July) with your class.
07.05.2010 13:15Teaching tip: English outside the classroom
Encourage your students to practise their English outside the classroom. Their motivation will increase when they realise how much they can do in English in their everyday lives. Ask them to exchange their experiences when they are back in class.
07.04.2010 14:23Network lesson: Authenticity - English inside the classroom (A 1.2)
Learning can be brought to life by using realia in the classroom. Here are some ideas for short activities to show your students that what they learn in their lessons can really help them when they are outside the classroom.
10.02.2010 10:10Teaching tip: Special Day file
What a lot of celebrations we have at this time of year - Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, April Fool's Day. How do you celebrate these special days in class? And where do you find your materials?
10.02.2010 10:00Network lesson: St. Patrick's Day
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day ... Need a few ideas for dealing with this special day in your lesson?
12.01.2010 08:52Network lesson: The alphabet (A1.1)
If you have some extra time in a lesson, you might like to try some of these activities to practise the alphabet.
12.01.2010 08:21Teaching tip: Warm-up or Round-up activities
Here are several activities which can be used as 'five-minute fillers'. Keep a list of short activities in the back of your course books in case you need a lively filler!
04.12.2009 08:51Teaching tip: Christmas
Here are some festive links you can give to your students. Plus a tip on how to encourage your students to practise their English over the Christmas holidays.
04.12.2009 08:45Network lesson: Christmas activity file
Need a few ideas for your Christmas lesson? Have a look at the Christmas activity file to see what your fellow-Networkers do in their end-of-term lessons.
24.09.2009 13:47Network lesson: The weather (A2)
If you have some extra time in a lesson, you might like to try some of our weather vocabulary activities.
24.09.2009 12:35Teaching tip: Internet sites
The Internet offers some really good sites which provide materials for teachers and learners.
