Teaching_English_Argentina_Lesson1 - template

Tips for teaching English in Argentina

1. Teaching English in Argentina Lesson 1: Becoming an ESL Teacher 🚀☕📱

2. Icebreaker: Two Truths and a Lie • Each person says 3 things about themselves (2 true, 1 false). • Group guesses the lie. • Purpose: Build community and model a warm-up activity.

3. Why Teach English? Discussion: • Why do Argentines study English? • Why do you want to teach it? Trainer note: Highlight importance of motivation.

4. Argentine Classroom Realities Phones 📱, Mate 🧉, WhatsApp 💬, Lateness ⏰, Slang 🗨️. Activity: Pair discussion – Which is the biggest challenge? Why? Debrief with humor and real stories.

5. Roleplay: The Late Student • One trainee is the teacher, another enters 15 minutes late with mate. • Teacher handles situation politely while keeping lesson flowing. • Debrief: What worked? What could be improved?

6. What Does a Good Teacher Do? Brainstorm: guide, explain, encourage, correct, joke, manage time, listen... Trainer summary: Good teachers adapt, create positive energy, and make English useful.

7. Group Task: The Bad Teacher Show • Groups invent a 'terrible teacher' (yells, ignores, only talks). • Perform a short roleplay. • Reflection: If that’s bad, what’s the opposite?

8. Practical Toolbox #1 Quick Tips for Tomorrow: • Always start with an icebreaker. • Use student names. • Don’t panic about mistakes — focus on communication. • Keep it moving (variety). • Humor works better than punishment.

9. Reflection & Wrap-Up Question: What’s one thing you learned today that surprised you? Activity: Pair-share, then group discussion.

10. Homework 1. Observe (live or YouTube) an ESL class. - Note one strength and one area to improve. 2. Bring a funny or annoying Argentine classroom story for next session.