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Anonymous  #158699  Tue, 15 Nov 05 03:06 AM

Hello!

I have been a private English tutor for almost 4 years. I have felt tired of teaching lately. It seems that my passion is not as much as I had before. I think I need some inspiring or some stimulation. Anybody has the same kind of feeling or any idea for me to keep my passion again?

Thank you!

 

  
Mike in Japan  #159012  Wed, 16 Nov 05 12:49 AM
I find the type of material I use has a major bearing on whether I enjoy teaching lessons or not. So, when I feel the material is stale, I look for more, or even better; I write my own. I think of something that interests me, and then write a lesson on that subject.

News articles can be good material too, but are sometimes too serious for me. Thankfully, there are many sources of humourous 'news' on the internet (notably The Weekly World News), which may also provide inspiration. Dialogues and role plays can also be fun. Write new material, or modify existing material to tickle you own funny bone. This can be a LOT of fun, and students are usually delighted when the material they are using applies directly to their own locale or situation.

I hope these suggestions are of help to you in your situation.

Regards,

Mike.

  
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