Teaching Tips for Tricky English Grammar

About this course: This is the third course in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. It will be useful to ESL teachers or those interested in learning to teach English language, but it is not an introduction to teaching course. You will learn about some specific problems students have learning intermediate grammar. You will learn why students have trouble with this tricky grammar and find out new ways to help students conquer it. You will also learn a variety of activities for teaching this content in a fun and interesting way. Finally, you will have opportunities to practice the skills you learn by creating sample assignments and recording short videos of your teaching demonstrations using a video camera, webcam, or smartphone. Learners wanting a grade will be required to submit short videos of their teaching skills. Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only.

Who is this class for: This course is designed for teachers of English language or people interested in teaching English. Learners should already have an understanding of intermediate grammar and some knowledge of teaching grammar.

Created by:  University of California, Irvine

• Taught by:  Tamy Chapman, Instructor, International Programs

  University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education

• Taught by:  Helen Nam, Instructor

  International Programs, UCI Extension

Basic Info Course 3 of 4 in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar Specialization Level Intermediate Commitment 4-5 hours/week for 4 weeks Language English Hardware Req You need to be able to make videos of yourself demonstrating your teaching, using a webcam or phone. How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.5 stars Average User Rating 4.5See what learners said Trabajo del curso

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Welcome



This is the third course in the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. Learning English can be tricky, and in this class you'll focus on some of those tricky issues. You'll get clear explanations about the difficult grammar points and practice in using them correctly.


4 videos, 1 reading expand

1. Video: Course Introduction
2. Revisión por el compañero: Introductions
3. Video: Meet Your Teachers
4. Leyendo: Message
5. Video: Sequencing Grammar Lessons
6. Video: Teacher Talk

Teaching Nouns, Articles, and Quantifiers



This week, you'll learn about teaching tricky nouns, articles, and quantifiers. Students get confused about when to put "a" or "the" in front of a noun and when to put nothing in front of the noun. In this module, you'll learn new ways to help them with this difficult grammar, and you'll have an opportunity to create your own lesson and submit a video demonstrating your teaching skills.


6 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 1 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Nouns, Articles, and Quantifiers Part 1
3. Video: Commentary on Teaching Nouns, Articles, and Quantifiers Part 2
4. Leyendo: Grammar Videos for Students
5. Leyendo: Check Yourself
6. Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Quiz
7. Video: Our Comfort Recipes Activity
8. Video: Under One Roof Activity
9. Video: Health Guru Activity
10. Leyendo: Interactive Activities
11. Leyendo: Handouts
12. Revisión por el compañero: Discuss the Materials

Graded: Count and Non-Count Guided Activity Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz

WEEK 2


Teaching Gerunds, Infinitives, and Requests and Permission



This week will learn more about teaching tricky grammar. First, you'll learn about teaching gerunds and infinitives. Then you'll learn about teaching two concepts with modals--making requests and asking for permission--grammar that English learners often make mistakes with.


7 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 2 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Gerunds Part 1
3. Video: Commentary on Teaching Gerunds Part 2
4. Leyendo: Grammar Videos for Students
5. Leyendo: Check Yourself
6. Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Quiz
7. Video: Informal Assessments
8. Video: Gambling Gerunds and Infinitives Activity
9. Video: Mix and Mingle Activity Part 1
10. Video: Mix and Mingle Activity Part 2
11. Leyendo: Interactive Activities
12. Leyendo: Handouts
13. Revisión por el compañero: Discuss the Materials

Graded: Requests and Permission Guided Activity Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz

WEEK 3


Teaching Confusing Word Forms



You've learned about teaching some tricky grammar, but there are other things that make English hard to learn. This week, you'll learn about teaching some word forms that cause confusion. You'll also get another chance to practice what you've learned and demonstrate your teaching skills by sharing a video of your teacher talk.


6 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 3 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Confusing Word Forms
3. Leyendo: Grammar Videos for Students
4. Leyendo: Check Yourself
5. Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Quiz
6. Video: Formal Assessments
7. Video: Spin It Activity
8. Video: Behind Closed Doors Activity
9. Video: Nonsense Narrative Activity
10. Leyendo: Interactive Activities
11. Leyendo: Handouts
12. Revisión por el compañero: Discuss the Materials

Graded: Confusing Word Forms Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz

WEEK 4


Teaching Phrasal Verbs and Collocations



In the final week of the course, you'll learn about teaching phrasal verbs and collocations. This tricky grammar also causes problems for students even at higher levels. You'll get one more chance to create an effective activity for students to practice this grammar and to create a video demonstrating your teacher talk.


5 videos, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Week 4 Introduction
2. Video: Commentary on Teaching Phrasal Verbs and Collocations
3. Leyendo: Grammar Videos for Students
4. Leyendo: Check Yourself
5. Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Quiz
6. Video: Phrasal Verbs Relay
7. Video: What's Your Alibi Part 1
8. Video: What's Your Alibi Part 2
9. Leyendo: Interactive Activities
10. Leyendo: Handouts
11. Revisión por el compañero: Discuss the Materials
12. Leyendo: Learn

Graded: Collocations Activity Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz