A new student from a country has joined your class.Write four ways in which you make her or him comfortable and welcome
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Students will feel more comfortable when they know each other’s names. But going around the class introducing themselves one by one can be uncomfortable and tedious. Here are some popular ways of mixing it up:
Have students introduce themselves to a partner, and then have each student introduce their partner to the class. This method helps take the pressure/spotlight off the speaker.
Get students to make their own name tags that will be on display on their desk/table for the first month. Make it more interesting by having them draw an image under their name that represents them, which they can explain to a small group or the whole class.
Have students introduce themselves to the class, but instead of the usual spiel, have students say their name and say one thing such as an embarrassing moment, their biggest dream for the future, their happiest memory, the most interesting place they’ve visited, etc.
For lower-level students, play an example introduction in English, and hand out a worksheet. Students can then introduce themselves to a partner following a template.
2. GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Icebreaker activities, especially ones that get your students talking and laughing, can really help everyone feel comfortable as they get to know you and each other. During the icebreaker activity, make sure you get involved, too! Here are a few of my faves: