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- English
- Creative writing
- Poetry
- Oral expression
- Phonetics
Journalism Graduate with over eight years of tutoring experience teaches English as a second language for primary students. :)
- English
- Creative writing
- Poetry
- Oral expression
- Phonetics
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About Claire
Hello Superprof students! I'm Claire from Portland, Oregon USA. :) I'm a TEFL certified teacher, I have been teaching English as a second language to all ages on online platforms for three years. I have also been an instructor at Kumon Math and Reading Center for K-12 students, as well as an essay-writing tutor for college students. :)
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About the lesson
- Other
- Primary
levels :
Other
Primary
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Class Experience: Pop Culture & Music ESL Lesson
This engaging one-time class introduces young English learners (ages 7-12) to new vocabulary, phonetics, and conversational skills through the exciting world of popular music! Using scenario-based learning and interactive activities, students will gain confidence in listening, speaking, and understanding English while discussing their favorite artists and songs.
What Will Be Taught?
- Vocabulary related to music, concerts, and performances.
- Phonetic sounds and pronunciation practice.
- Listening comprehension skills through music videos.
- Conversational skills using role-play and guided discussions.
Topics Covered:
- Music and concert-related vocabulary (stage, microphone, fans, dance, lyrics, etc.).
- Identifying and pronouncing specific phonetic sounds.
- Expressing opinions and preferences in conversation.
- Active listening and comprehension strategies.
Class Structure:
Warm-Up Discussion (5-10 minutes) – Students share their favorite artists and discuss their experiences with music.
Vocabulary & Phonetics (10-15 minutes) – Key words from a music video are introduced, along with pronunciation practice.
Interactive Conversation (10-15 minutes) – Students participate in a fun role-play where they act as interviewers and famous singers.
Creative Activity (15 minutes) – Options include a lyric gap fill, dance-and-describe challenge, or creating a concert poster.
Listening & Comprehension (10 minutes) – Students listen to a music clip without visuals and write down key words before watching it.
Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 minutes) – A review of learned words and encouragement to practice at home.
How Will I Teach?
This class is highly interactive and student-driven. I use videos, discussions, role-playing, and creative exercises to keep students engaged. The lesson is structured but flexible, allowing students to explore topics that interest them.
Teaching Style & Student Interaction:
- Encouraging & Supportive: Every student is welcome to participate at their comfort level.
- Interactive & Engaging: Instead of a traditional lecture, students will be actively discussing, role-playing, and responding to prompts.
- Multimedia-Based: The use of music videos makes learning fun and exciting.
Small Group Discussion: Students will get plenty of speaking opportunities through guided conversation and activities. Students will have many chances to interact with both the teacher and their classmates through question-and-answer sessions, role-plays, discussions, and creative tasks. The goal is for them to feel confident and excited about using English in a fun and familiar context.
Thank you for reading. :)
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Claire has been teaching my daughter English for 3 months and she is the most delightful teacher we have found! Claire really gets my little girl to talk using English, and speak conversationally, can’t her recommend enough.
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- 5h: R870
- 10h: R1740
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