Lesson Plan - Thai superstitions (II)

conversation practice + Thai culture

This is to have a conversation Thai beliefs.

Outline:
1) Ask your pupils what they think of a recent story / happening.
2) Do they believe what occurred (see above picture)
3) Share what other beliefs there are.
Note: Here is a blog about Thai beliefs.

These plans are all available for you to use - they are pdf files which can be viewed.

Lesson Plans - Proverbs

conversation practice + Thai culture

This is to have a conversation about Thai 'sayings'.
It is also an opportunity for the pupil to 'explain'.

Outline: 
Note: This came up after a previous lesson - A Word a Day
1) Explain to the pupils what 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is.
2) Ask your pupils to tell you some sayings and explain it's meaning.
3) Ask your pupil if there is an 'origin'.
Note: This is a great site for Thai Proverbs.
This is a website of UK proverbs.

             

These plans are all available for you to use - they are pdf files which can be viewed.

Lesson Plans - Hide and Seek

vocabulary

This is a simple game for pupils to learn vocabulary

Outline: 
1) Discuss what is the picture on 6 discs - 
2) Cover each disc with a coloured disc.
3) Each pupil rolls the dice and a colour is shown.
4) Now the pupil must try to remember what on the disc under the colour.

           

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Lesson Plans - Directions

direction + hotel specific

This is to practice giving directions.

Outline: 
1) Distribute a map of the property.
2) Ask the pupil to explain how to get to 'x' from a position.
3) Repeat: but ask the pupils to ask each other.
4) Repeat: but change the starting position


Note: the pdf file is for homework and is regarded giving directions
             

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Lesson Plans - Replying to requests

conversation practice + Hotel request

This is to practice replying to requests.

Outline: 
Note: There a number of flash cards which are held by the teacher
1) Ask your staff to reply to a common request from a guest ie;
 - where can i put my luggage? 
 - where is the nearest pharmacy?
 - how do I phone the UK?
2) A member of staff replies and another asks another question about the topic ie;

 - is my luggage safe?

 - will they have my drugs?

 - how much will it cost?

             

Download here. Set A. Set B. Set C.

These files should be printed, stuck together and made into 'flash cards'.
These plans are all available for you to use - they are pdf files which can be viewed.

Lesson Plans - What, who, which, whose?

conversation practice

This is to have a conversation using questioning text.

Outline:  

1) Write the words on the board.
2) Ask each pupil to ask another pupil a question using the word.
3) Ensure the pupil replies in full sentences (using the question).
4) Another pupil asks another question reliant on the answer.
5) The beginnings of a conversation.

             

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Lesson Plans - A polite reply AND?

conversation practice + problem solving

This is about recognizing a problem and fixing it

Outline: 
1) Ask your staff to discuss common problems.
 - have some of your own on hand 
2) Ask your staff how to apologize for the problem.
3) Ask your staff how the problem can be fixed - NOW.
 - can this complaint be avoided?

             

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Lesson Plans - Superstitions (I)

conversation practice + Thai culture

This is to have a conversation about Thai superstitions.

Outline: 
1) Ask your staff to explain what a superstition is.
2) Share with them a superstition.
3) Ask them to share with you a superstition they follow.
4) Discuss whether the superstition has an origin
5) Click here for some superstitions that I am aware of.

             

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Lesson plans Temple fair

conversation practice + Thai culture

This is to have a conversation about the Thai Temple Fair.

Outline: 
1) Ask your staff to tell you about a Temple Fair.
2) Ask them to explain what games they play and food they eat.
3) Choose a game each and explain the rules.

             

Download here.

These plans are all available for you to use - they are pdf files which can be viewed.