At some point, everyone has something to say. ESL students are no exception. It is critical for you to make your students feel at ease either teaching online English or in a classroom setting. They may be humiliated by their inability to communicate fluently in English or maybe they’re just shy. As a teacher, you must consider how your actions affect the learning environment:

* Do the students have a fear of making mistakes?

* Is your instruction appropriate for them?

* Do you give specific instructions with specific examples?

* Do your lessons provide engaging content and teaching methods?

* Are your kids enthusiastic about learning?

You can integrate more techniques to motivate them to learn English once you ask yourself these questions and change your teaching based on honest self-evaluation.

Improve your fluency

The most crucial thing to remember is that as much as possible; your kids should be speaking English. They get better at speaking the more they practise. The more confident they become, the better they will speak. This cycle will keep going until fluency is achieved. Make the grammar lessons secondary to the rest of your education. Don’t discuss too much about the teacher or give long explanations. Choral answers, in which students all recite the same “response” (whether it’s a word, phrase, sentence, or dialogue), are an efficient way to improve vocabulary and comprehension. This strategy aids in the development of success for all students. As a result, get your students talking and keep them talking!

Pay Attention to Individual Needs

With current educational journals focusing on issues like Differentiated Education, Meeting the Needs of All Learners, Maximizing the Disconnect between the Real World and the Classroom, and so on, it’s critical that you, too, put your attention on each student. Choose the abilities that are most important to him or her and adapt your education to meet those needs. Student A might be having trouble learning the alphabet and starting sounds, whereas Student B is reading at a fourth-grade level. I’m sure you see where I’m going with this. To promote language improvement, provide all of them with material that is appropriate for their level.

Encourage high-interest participation

When we are actively involved in anything, we learn more. Consider occasions when learning was the most pleasurable experience for you. Make an effort to imitate their instructional methods. Was it the teacher’s behavior in class, and how you were treated with respect, justice, patience, and acceptance? Perhaps the teacher devised classes that required more than passive learning. Perhaps there were movement-based learning activities that allowed students to maintain their attention and participate more actively in class. Have you ever had a teacher who employed a range of materials in the classroom, such as flashcards, games, magazine and newspaper articles, images, photos, fieldtrips, projects, technology, role plays, guest speakers, simulations, or question-and-answer sessions? When it came to working individually and in small groups, as well as whole-class instruction, did they mix it up? Did they give students a say in their education and solicit feedback on their needs and interests?

Model

When you focus on instruction while also relating to your students, the way you speak in class will improve their language ability. To ensure that the ESL student understands, speak slowly and clearly. Choose words that are less difficult for them to understand. When feasible, include images so that students can read the directions while doing so. Understanding and learning are enhanced when two or more modalities are used in the classroom. Provide practice and review until your students have mastered the material. Maintain a good attitude toward them and continue to compliment them on their speaking abilities to encourage them to speak more. Establish a solid, open, and loving relationship with each of your students, and they will try to be the greatest students they can be. I am confident that you will have a more successful ESL classroom.

Give yourself enough time

Learning a language is a lifelong process. It’s critical to keep in mind that there are numerous elements to consider when learning a language. Allow time for a reaction when speaking with a student. Help them get past a stumbling block when they’re having trouble with a certain skill or notion. Everyone learns differently, and if you accept this, you and your students will be more likely to enjoy learning together.