How to Teach English to Beginners: Teaching Vocabulary Tips

Teaching beginners is a lot of fun that every ESL teacher should experience. In this video, we cover how to teach and present vocabulary (lexis) to the beginner level.
Welcome back to my series on teaching English to beginners. This is the second video in the series. If you missed video #1, do check that out here
Part 1: Fundamentals - • How to Teach Beginners...
Part 3: Planning a lesson - • How to Teach English t...
Part 4: Teaching grammar • Teaching Grammar to Be...
Teaching vocab to beginners is actually quite easy (and fun) if you know what you are doing. We start the video with some general tips:
1. Decide what language you want to teach and make sure this language gets used throughout the lesson
2. Teach your language in clumps based on parts of speech
3. Color code all of your words
4. Write/board your language for them correctly
5. Find a logical order to teach the vocabulary
6. Remember to elicit everything and stick with visual elicits: props, realia, pictures, drawing, and miming
After that, we cover the actual steps needed to teach vocabulary effectively. You're going to want to elicit your word, board your word, drill your word (8x), and then CCQ your word. At the very end of your presentation, do a rapid-fire check of all of your words before moving on.
The biggest piece of advice is to keep your TTT low - don't speak. You're also going to want to drill a lot, and finally, move slowly through the entire presentation.
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00:00 Intro/Subscribe
01:55 6 important tips
05:38 teaching demonstration
09:17 final advice

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  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL Жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget to check out The Language House TEFL if you’re interested in teaching abroad www.thelanguagehouse.net

  • @nathanngoma3659

    @nathanngoma3659

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Chris! Thank you so much for your videos, they have helped me a lot I really like your content. Chris is it possible to make some videos about how to teach Intermediate and Advanced(some tips), please? Also more about making videos demo having students in the classroom like some of your previous videos longtime ago, I will really appreciate that. Thank you.

  • @nadinek6826

    @nadinek6826

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi Chris - it would be so great if you could make a video about "How to teach beginners with less material" --> I'm teaching at a class in Madagascar and we have almost zero material. We have a blackboard and chalk and every student has two notebooks (not laptops, I mean the ones out of paper:-)) and pens. No grammar book, no work book, no "new" media, no dictionary etc. I'm teaching children age 12-14.

  • @Shelly-Ann-ep2in

    @Shelly-Ann-ep2in

    7 ай бұрын

    I know of Jamaicans who are definitely interested, and I will tell them about this link, Chris.

  • @NkukangBridget
    @NkukangBridget5 ай бұрын

    I'm going to start teaching a beginner tomorrow she doesn't speak English. I was nervous but after watching your videos, i believe I can do it. Thanks very much Chris

  • @migueldeannadodge4824
    @migueldeannadodge48246 ай бұрын

    I really want to teach ESL adults online, but even after many years of teaching English in the US, I lacked confidence because I knew that teaching ESL's was going to be different. You are showing me what it looks like and how to do it, and my confidence grows every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    6 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome! I’m glad I can help.

  • @isabelvir
    @isabelvir Жыл бұрын

    I've been teaching English for about a month now. Your channel has been a gift. Thank you

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

  • @aranoguera8945
    @aranoguera8945 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I come often for the tips, but also for encouragement. When the classes don't run smoothly, I come back and rewatch the videos to strengthen my skill set, and also for the energy and joy you show.

  • @kimmypapi4529
    @kimmypapi4529 Жыл бұрын

    Once again. This is helping me tremendously. Glad I found part 2. Keep them coming. You are saving me!!!!

  • @LakiJulie
    @LakiJulie Жыл бұрын

    Such a relief to hear this! your experience and energy has helped me to overcome a breakdown I had after last week classes, I just got stuck with lesson planning that week after almost a year of teaching. Thank you so much, this was so refreshing to go over the basics again! Your channel is a must for tutors ❤

  • @thesunrising4982
    @thesunrising498210 ай бұрын

    can't express just how much your videos helped over time, yours is the most helpful teaching related content out there. Thank you, Chris!

  • @sudanesenightmare
    @sudanesenightmare Жыл бұрын

    Next week is my first day teacher training, and this has absolutely helped me.

  • @josejuanmorapez
    @josejuanmorapez Жыл бұрын

    THANKS Chris. your teaching tips are gold.

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas11 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! You have so much confidence and watching you gives me so much more.

  • @1kmphillips
    @1kmphillips Жыл бұрын

    From one BML/EAL/ESL teacher to another, keep up the great work!!! ☺️

  • @amirrezahamidyan
    @amirrezahamidyan10 ай бұрын

    Thank you Chris, I just asked Bing chat bot for the best ESL youtube channels for teachers and you were one of the ones it mentioned, I found your content super helpful, keep up the good work please!

  • @seleneprospers
    @seleneprospers11 ай бұрын

    Awesome teaching...thank you!

  • @mohamedamdjar5720
    @mohamedamdjar5720 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you teacher for such amazing content.

  • @hivanoohi3864
    @hivanoohi386411 ай бұрын

    Your channel is amazing!! Thanks a lot

  • @ceciliaritare-kj4eh
    @ceciliaritare-kj4eh Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much🙏

  • @jasperporciuncula8104
    @jasperporciuncula81043 ай бұрын

    Man you are an Effective English Teacher! Great job!

  • @2wsx1qaz66
    @2wsx1qaz669 ай бұрын

    YOU ROCK!!! Very helpful. I'm teaching a Ukrainian family. One couple is over 55 and they are as beginner is it gets. You're videos will help a ton. Thank you

  • @mahmoudaboubakr6526
    @mahmoudaboubakr65269 ай бұрын

    Fantastic Chris

  • @timofey4748
    @timofey47484 ай бұрын

    Those are great tips as always. Thank you so much!

  • @katnoova
    @katnoova5 ай бұрын

    Love the Color Coding and grouping new vocab.

  • @eastwesser
    @eastwesser6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Chris, much appreciated

  • @emmamartinez4716
    @emmamartinez4716Ай бұрын

    I teach elders at a municipality in Lima, Peru. I speak in English since day one. Thanks!

  • @viralprimenetwork
    @viralprimenetwork Жыл бұрын

    Your tips on teaching vocabulary are insightful and well-explained, thank you for sharing this! 💖💖

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @English_with_Kairat
    @English_with_Kairat Жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @jarandall77
    @jarandall77 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I am a volunteer teacher of what I call beginner beginners and your lessons are very helpful. Thanks again!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! In the next vid in the series, I’ll break down a great structure for teaching beginners

  • @nadinek6826
    @nadinek68268 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Chris! I'm starting to teach at a charity school in Madagascar this September. I'm not a mother tongue speaker so I'm a little nervous - but very motivated and even more after having watched your videos.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @jonathanwarner8696
    @jonathanwarner869611 ай бұрын

    Amazing content and so helpful! Let’s get those subs up!

  • @maihassan2220
    @maihassan2220 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent more video

  • @nannynosh8137
    @nannynosh8137 Жыл бұрын

    Keep going 🙏

  • @sarahtamale8109
    @sarahtamale81093 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris u are a blessing to us

  • @meriemfennour7711
    @meriemfennour7711 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊 a lot ☺️

  • @carlosadresondasilva9945
    @carlosadresondasilva99456 ай бұрын

    Really great! THANKS!

  • @tybaroseanne5913
    @tybaroseanne5913Ай бұрын

    Thanks for this content ❤

  • @missm3388
    @missm33882 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @jasperporciuncula8104
    @jasperporciuncula81043 ай бұрын

    Quality content! Good job!

  • @tonyroller24
    @tonyroller2410 ай бұрын

    This is definitely the best way for learning how to actually teach effectively and in a fun way this universal language! I will certainly be taking the course in Prague maybe in 1 year or in 1 and a half! Also, I was wondering if there was a possibility to take it online and besides learning a lot, getting the certification considering the fact I can't travel for now? I'd like more information like in a videocall about it)

  • @learnenglishwithvicky2451
    @learnenglishwithvicky24513 ай бұрын

    This was a really useful video. I gained a lot of valuable insights from it. Thank you so much!

  • @golvazhehroozbahani2930
    @golvazhehroozbahani29306 күн бұрын

    Thank you sir! Seriously!

  • @AJAcademy-pm4kl
    @AJAcademy-pm4kl Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so helpful! Thank you. Can you cover how to determine their appropriate class level and if it's okay to enroll students to an existing class that you've been teaching for awhile

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, maybe I can help here

  • @sondesstorys551
    @sondesstorys55111 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @kcmuanpuia
    @kcmuanpuia6 ай бұрын

    Great video, as always. You speak on a 98% native level, and you are a notch better than the native teachers in that you know how learning English is as a SECOND language (from students' point of view) while they (native teachers) don't.

  • @danm7596
    @danm7596Ай бұрын

    Groovy, Chris. Groovy.

  • @netad8016
    @netad8016Ай бұрын

    thank you Chris

  • @jona2267
    @jona22678 ай бұрын

    You are correct...very few of us walk into a class of true beginners. Esp with students who do not know English alohabet😮

  • @meriemfennour7711
    @meriemfennour7711 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😌😍👍

  • @katnoova
    @katnoova5 ай бұрын

    Identifying what part of speech on the white board is EPIC! Thanks you so much great videos.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @ruthalvarado33
    @ruthalvarado336 ай бұрын

    Great stuff teacher man

  • @irinaphillips2927
    @irinaphillips29277 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Just got beginner level students! Your methodology is helpful!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! I’m glad you like the videos. Watch all of them.

  • @coraline4402
    @coraline4402 Жыл бұрын

    Welcommmme back Sir

  • @NkukangBridget
    @NkukangBridget5 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for this sir

  • @learnspanisheasyandfast
    @learnspanisheasyandfast Жыл бұрын

    Awesome channel men. I've just I just found your channel and subscribed. Keep doing this wonderful work. Greetings from Cuba!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Жыл бұрын

    👑

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    @omarmostafa2599

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@TheLanguageHouseTEFL do you have private courses?

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    @omarmostafa2599

    7 ай бұрын

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  • @user-ml4cr3fc5z
    @user-ml4cr3fc5z7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! It has been very helpful!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @serdaroran4480
    @serdaroran44802 ай бұрын

    Awesome guy😊

  • @user-yl8kd8kl6l
    @user-yl8kd8kl6l6 ай бұрын

    That's great

  • @ValidMess2024
    @ValidMess20244 ай бұрын

    Now you have one more subscriber. Deserve it!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    4 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @aliceg230
    @aliceg230 Жыл бұрын

    Great great videos! Thank you so much! Although I teach one to one, your videos are still really useful for me - I had a beginner book a lesson with me for the first time a few weeks ago and it didn't go too well!! Next time I have a beginner I'm going to use your tips and try to speak wayyy less haha!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I can help. In the 3rd video, we’ll be going over the specific structure from start to finish for beginners that works really well

  • @mwafakhassan243
    @mwafakhassan243 Жыл бұрын

    How can I teach one vocabulary lesson to different grades ;primary, Preparatory , and high school for example (vegetables vocab. )? Thank you so much for your great videos.

  • @lyongaemmanuel7871
    @lyongaemmanuel7871Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Sir. God bless you!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Ай бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @valentinamoscoso2791
    @valentinamoscoso2791Ай бұрын

    I'll start teaching English this week and this helped a lot, thank you!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    Ай бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @hectorrivero2173
    @hectorrivero21733 ай бұрын

    Great advice,thank you ❤

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @alsoualsou9
    @alsoualsou97 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @ahmadfawad9797
    @ahmadfawad97974 ай бұрын

    dear chris, I believe you have mentioned in one of your videos that for the beginner students we can not use variety of vocabulary at once, in order not to get confused, for instance, the vocabulary ( BUY) should be used till the end of class (no get, not purchase ) but in this video as of example you have tried to teach the verb ( wear, and get dressed) which are the same literally, therefore dont you think that you have kindly ignored the rule? by the way your an amazing English teacher. Thank you

  • @usslipperman
    @usslipperman5 ай бұрын

    🎉thank you

  • @user-ij9hb2uq1q
    @user-ij9hb2uq1q7 ай бұрын

    Very helpful 👏👏

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @caro1591
    @caro15916 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video, as always.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    6 ай бұрын

    Awww thanks

  • @user-zj4de7pm6q
    @user-zj4de7pm6q9 ай бұрын

    Good looks bro, my friend makes about 2k USD in MX. I'm going to do the same thing!

  • @Wddbnb
    @Wddbnb5 ай бұрын

    Your tips are so helpful thank you so much ❤

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    5 ай бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @user-sr5ii5zr2l
    @user-sr5ii5zr2l2 ай бұрын

    Teacher Chris thank u, will keep watching your videos until I become good as you.😊

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    2 ай бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @englishwithmarie5000
    @englishwithmarie50004 ай бұрын

    Thaaaankksssss❤

  • @marciosilva3089
    @marciosilva30898 ай бұрын

    I'm from Brazil and I live in Japan, and I would like to teach English here.

  • @abbyronquillo2022
    @abbyronquillo2022 Жыл бұрын

    This is really helpful! I'm learning a lot. But I'm having trouble thinking lessons for beginners. Can you help me with it? I am an Elementary teacher.

  • @elahesoheili8776
    @elahesoheili87769 ай бұрын

    Can you make a video that how we should teach writing????

  • @LisaB_12204
    @LisaB_12204 Жыл бұрын

    Do you address doing 'eliciting' and 'trailing out' for students who are unable to read and write in their L1? Many of my adult students did not have much or rigourous schooling prior to immigrating to the US. Question. How important is it for the students to have the same colors and switch writing in all the colors? Or are the colors for instruction and maybe posters for students to see during class time?

  • @iheartwaffles91
    @iheartwaffles916 ай бұрын

    This sounds elementary but sometimes I will use feelings and our tones. I might say- whisper "a jacket", shout "a jacket", question "a jacket?", etc. This helps with their listening.

  • @Shelly-Ann-ep2in
    @Shelly-Ann-ep2in7 ай бұрын

    I love this video. it's getting closer to my teaching in China 😊😊😊

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    That's great!

  • @yerbabuena108
    @yerbabuena1082 ай бұрын

    Excellent content thanks a lot

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    2 ай бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @danielmgoi
    @danielmgoi3 ай бұрын

    i have learned a lot i rel happy to follow you in your teaching can i learn more than this?

  • @user-rt5tc5ps7f
    @user-rt5tc5ps7f4 ай бұрын

    Great job❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @talianify
    @talianify3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video.. Appreciate, if you talk about explaining abstract adjectives or nouns...

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    3 ай бұрын

    I have another video on eliciting vocab you can check out. You’ll find it in my library.

  • @thelanguagelover8115
    @thelanguagelover81156 ай бұрын

    Your videos are helpful, especially since I want A1 beginners as my niche. However, the resource you mention has good lessons, but they start at A2. Any suggestions?

  • @shawaisjaf1167
    @shawaisjaf11672 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to help

  • @lionofjudah4114
    @lionofjudah4114 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I wanted to ask you.. how do you teach grammar to the 5 -16 age group.. so a lesson plan how would I tie in the different age groups please

  • @rasty72shacklford
    @rasty72shacklford2 ай бұрын

    Thank you teacher

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    2 ай бұрын

    You are welcome

  • @hazalyondem8121
    @hazalyondem81215 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @user-hk9kf7hp8i
    @user-hk9kf7hp8i4 ай бұрын

  • @user-cw4mj3yl7t
    @user-cw4mj3yl7t5 ай бұрын

    Great video. It is very helpful. If the vocabulary consists of 3 pages, what I should do. I can't come up with anything better.

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jhmn9000
    @jhmn90007 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the videos. I planning to start teaching english in my country which is has portuguese as our first language. My area is to teach kids, hence I will need more tips from you since I have no any training In teaching, but its something I want to do as my side job. I am an into transport and Logistics. Can you please assist on this matter? Thank you

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @user-be4mk7ts4w
    @user-be4mk7ts4w10 ай бұрын

    what if you have a student that only wants to have conversation and cannot read? Do I just eliminate the board?

  • @nagalakshmiparvataneni.628
    @nagalakshmiparvataneni.628 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Chris greetings of the day, I am Ms. Naga from India. I am interested in your teaching. May I know how much you do charge for the course? Thank you have a great day

  • @toutounoulash
    @toutounoulash15 күн бұрын

    I want to teach French online, do you have videos on how to be confident in keeping students interested? Thank you

  • @GestaYuria
    @GestaYuria19 сағат бұрын

    Hi, Chris! I have a question. Is drilling the pronunciation still appropriate to teach adults who are true beginners? I'm afraid they will be bored or even feel that I underestimate their competency as adults. Are there any other fun ways to drill the words for adults? Thanks in advance!

  • @mayaharina2090
    @mayaharina20907 ай бұрын

    Hello from Russia🎉

  • @user-wd1bb6vw3b
    @user-wd1bb6vw3b7 ай бұрын

    Nothing to say just hats off

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @Englishzone26
    @Englishzone268 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-xd5gt3sg2q
    @user-xd5gt3sg2q2 ай бұрын

    Chris, I 've been wanting to teach overseas for 40 years. I have my MA and been teaching for many years. No one wants to hire me cause I'm overage. I want to go to middle east! Any openings?

  • @justlamaa7409
    @justlamaa74097 ай бұрын

    Thnx honey❤❤

  • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    @TheLanguageHouseTEFL

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @KhaledMohamed-tu2cb
    @KhaledMohamed-tu2cb Жыл бұрын

    How can I ever repay you mate.

  • @user-vn7qh8lu1z
    @user-vn7qh8lu1z4 ай бұрын

    How can I be part of this course?