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This was an interesting unit to reflect upon. This unit really helps to systematize the different types of students into three broad groups: the adult English learner, the child English learner and the business English learner. This unit focused on the specificities of teaching the latter two groups. While with both groups there are some key similarities in approach, like over-preparing the quantity of material so as not to run out, avoiding the use of the students’ L1 in class, being positive, trying to personalize your lessons, and keeping an individual connection with your learners, there are a number of important differences as well. When working with children it is important to be aware that typically children do not decide to learn a second language for themselves. Consequently, even though children tend to have a greater aptitude for languages than adults, it is more important to keep the lessons lively and fun and not being afraid of not being too serious during the lesson to keep motivation levels up (while still being fair and respectful to all the students!) When teaching adults who are studying business English it may be helpful to go over a personalized plan of the course with the students to help them see the rationale behind your actions and to help you personalize the course to their needs and wants. Overall this unit helps to stress that a “one size fits all” mentality doesn’t work and that the circumstances of the students need to be considered to make the classes as rewarding as possible for both the instructor and the students.
