This is my job.OT my lovely thread mates.
Has anyone here ever taught english as a second language? All being well I'll be holding zoom classes for refugees, migrants, economic migrants etc. (I know me, who never proof reads and looks illiterate on here all the time)
Anyway, I need to send in a lesson plan at A1 level to make sure I'm suitable. I was just wondering if anyone had any resources they would recommend beyond the ESL website?
TBH a lesson plan at A1 level will be slow-moving and basic. Lots of repetition, lots of almost physical theatre on your part to get meaning across. Most standard resources will be fine (really, there's not a huge amount of variety possible at A1).
Two random tips:
* based on your post you'll likely be working with Arabic speakers. If you handwrite anything (some online teachers set up whiteboards etc behind them), don't join up your letters and don't write in all-caps. That can be confusing for people with other alphabets.
* check for guidance about no-go topics. I've never taught refugees but a friend did, and a huge number of standard-seeming topics were to be avoided (spending time with family, trips by boat, holidays...). Always check material in advance. As I said, I haven't worked with refugees but years ago, I was working with Brazilian students and had to adapt material to avoid topics about murder etc.
I'm happy to look over things for you or give you advice when you get going - feel free to PM whenever!