[Niko]

One powerful way to motivate adult students is to show one or more short films or movie extracts which demonstrates the roles of actors / actresses and the language skills that will be attained by the student. That is, select a simple film, and then get your students to act out this skit with each student choosing a role they are comfortable with.

Do not try to complete this all in 1 lesson. Take your time and spread it out over a few lessons, with each lesson slowly equipping the student with the needed skills and phrases in order to succeed.

For English as a second language, the most helpful way in setting students at ease and quickly involving them in the action is by giving a brief explanation of the theory, goal, and instructional format.

Students often come to class with a relative or friend who speaks some English and can translate and help each other out. So involving such a group exercise surely helps students to continue their passion for learning English.