What to do in your very first minute of English/ESL/EFL class?

Another video for you today,  this time just how exactly do you start a Genki English class for the very first time?

I go through some of my top tips and techniques to create an amazing first impression!

What are your biggest take aways from watching today’s video?  Do let me know in the comments!

Ninja Tip:  After the Disco Warm Up, be sure to do the discipline Agreement!

Be genki,

Richard

P.S.  If you’d like to see more FAQ style videos, do let me know in the comments!

P.P.A.  And check out the Warm Up page videos to see it in action with real students!

 

Richard Graham

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6 Responses to “What to do in your very first minute of English/ESL/EFL class?”

  1. Dacha

    Hello Richard, thank you- your advice confirmed something I’ve been thinking about a lot this year! “Do not be afraid of silence !”. I’ve noticed that holding a short pause once in a while -helps kids to acknowledge what they have just heard ! They react and often it’s by following their lead that I get to have one of my best classes !! Another great tip is to just concentrante on the kids who are right here right now! Just these kids… I’m getting into the habit of taking a deep breath in and out once in a while during class. Sometimes with the kids and sometimes, discreetly, by myself! It does wonders- sometimes when I panic and don’t know how to proceed or when the kids are over excited !

  2. Martin

    I go through so many emotions based on the classes. Some classes I feel really Genki and feel I can try almost anything. Other classes, I’m a little nervous but have activities in my pocket and a plan. Then there are those classes where I melt down right at the top and have a panic attack.

    With my oldest class I really need to sit down and really figure out how to fix the discipline problem. I’m terrible at discipline the past three years. I seemed more in control at my previous job. Have I gotten lazy. Lost my confidence in that area? Care too much about the kid’s feelings/willingness to be engaged?

  3. Marina

    I think this advice is great for all kind of lessons, thank you very much!!!

  4. Emmanuelle Conway

    Hi, thanks for this, great advice. Do you do the disco warm up for every lesson?

  5. Richard Graham

    Hi Emmanuelle, the Disco Warm Up is lesson one of the curriculum so you only do that once. But you do continue this warm up throughout the rest of the lessons. Here’s how.

  6. Robin LeMare

    GREAT ADVICE ~ thanks Richard 🙂

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