Tips for breaking slang habits - ESL Teaching

peeling · Sun 17-Dec-06, 01:05 PM

I'm teaching English to chinese kids who know a bit, but their slang is terrible. Sometimes, I find myself using their slang.

What has worked for me so far is to make them watch news clips. That makes them realise what they're doing wrong. Still, it's a big struggle.

rwall7943 · Tue 26-Dec-06, 04:41 AM

News clipps are great idea. Also most people learn by example, so if you are not using slang, then they will start to model you in their speach.

Sun 17-Dec-06, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
peeling Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Occupation: Consultant Location: Posts: 8	Tips for breaking slang habits I'm teaching English to chinese kids who know a bit, but their slang is terrible. Sometimes, I find myself using their slang. What has worked for me so far is to make them watch news clips. That makes them realise what they're doing wrong. Still, it's a big struggle.

Tue 26-Dec-06, 04:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
rwall7943 Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Occupation: teacher Location: Posts: 60	Re: Tips for breaking slang habits News clipps are great idea. Also most people learn by example, so if you are not using slang, then they will start to model you in their speach.

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