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[quote=LEMONCACTUS,293679]Chinese students at college level are not as mature as western students at college level.

Also, Chinese students at college level have probably been learning English for a bloody long time, even those that love English classes get bored. Try to mix up your classes, mix groups, debates, pair work, dialogues, acting (worth asking the students their opinions on acting, many love to do it!), individual presentations etc.

Another good tip is to use specific days of the year that happen to fall on your teaching schedule to introduce culture and interest. EG: Halloween, Christmas, Easter, St Patrick's Day (any days specific to your country/culture). One of my most successful lessons ever involved Halloween: I turned all the lights out, drew the curtains and told the story of the Jack-O-Lantern, and for good measure carved a pumpkin, lit it and brought it out.... the students were AMAZED! I then got them in groups telling ghost stories and stuff. Yes, you might have to explain the orgins of many festivals are religious (and if you're uncomfortable about this or feel it might not be appropriate then it's up to you).

OK. Just a few ideas here and a general overview of obvious things, hope it helps,

Good Luck and enjoy, LC[/quote]

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