Getting to know your new teacher. Most common questions asked by students. Do you like China?What’s wrong with this? It’s a simple “yes or no” question,

Getting to know your new teacher.

Most common questions asked by students.

Do you like China? What’s wrong with this?

It’s a simple “yes or no” question, and it is not very interactive.

What do you like about China?

What impresses you the most about China?

or

Getting to know your new teacher.

Most common questions asked by students.

Why come to China? What’s wrong with this?

This question is very direct, and doesn’t feel very friendly.

What made you choose to come to China?

Are there any reasons for coming to China?

or

Getting to know your new teacher.

Most common questions asked by students.

Do you like Chinese food? What’s wrong with this?

Not only is it a simple “yes or no” question, but it’s not a very interesting question.

What’s your opinion of Chinese food?

Which dishes have you tried in China?

or

Getting to know your new teacher.

Most common questions asked by students.

Who’s your favourite NBA player?

What’s wrong with this?

Basketball is not popular in every country, and just because someone is a foreigner doesn’t always mean they are interested in basketball.

Which sports do you play?

Which sports are you interested in?

or

Getting to know your new teacher.

Most common questions asked by students.

Getting to know your new teacher.

Most common questions asked by students.

Are you married?

What is your salary?

How old are you?

Why are you fat?

What’s wrong with these?

All of these questions are very personal, and makes the other person feel uncomfortable.

Getting to know your new teacher.

Now ask me any question, but …………..

………….. It can’t be a “yes or no” question,And it can’t be too personal.

You can ask any questions about ……

Food movies sports travel hobbies interests jobs

free time

family

future experiences education past books goals

Or any other topic you like

The misconceptions of learning English.

If I study all of these text books, I will know every word in the English language!

True or false?

False!

Your brain will only remember words that are:

•Useful to your daily life

•That are interesting to you

Text books are for short term memory and useful for exams.

The misconceptions of learning English.

Words that your brain will not remember.

If you never speak them.If you never use them in writing.If you don’t truly understand their meaning.

The misconceptions of learning English.

Is there a way I can improve my English quickly?

No!

People who have learned a language in a very short time are those who constantly study, put themselves in a speaking environment, and enjoy learning.

There isn’t any magical wand that will improve your English, just hard work.

The misconceptions of learning English.

If I were at a famous school, my English would be so much better.

It makes no difference!

Teaching methods are usually the same, and it depends all on the students’ willingness to learn.

The misconceptions of learning English.

If my school had so many foreign teachers, I would have more chances to practice English.

It makes no difference!

Foreign teachers usually don’t spend a lot of time with students outside of class.

The misconceptions of learning English.Getting a high score in exams such as BEC, TOEFL, or other English exams will mean I can comfortably communicate with foreigners.

Exams are designed for employers to know that you have the standard requirements for working.

Communicating with people is about understanding culture and behavior.

Some things cannot be learned from exams.

The misconceptions of learning English.

I didn’t learn English when I was young, so this is the reason why my spoken English is so poor.

When you were a child, you didn’t have to worry about many things, such as other subjects, your future, money and relationships.

As an adult, your brain has to keep only useful information.

The misconceptions of learning English.

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