There are many methods used to teach languages ranging from the traditional academic ways to more innovative and unusual approaches. Technology has provided us with digital means to learn, but the hands-on ‘human’ approach still has very satisfying results.

One Englishman, Jeremy Dean, who relocated to Spain six years ago, decided to teach English to young Spanish pupils in a more original way that would hold their interest and make them want to learn the language rather than view it as just a normal lesson. His lessons started with the composition of plays which was done by asking his pupils to contribute the storylines in English and then gradually fill in the gaps. Each pupil had to say their contributing piece out loud and write it on the board. Then he´d then transfer the written script to an interactive whiteboard where, with the aid of a microphone and laptop, they´d say their lines enthusiastically to bring the scripts to life. The plays on the interactive whiteboard always get a great reception from the rest of the school and encourage more pupils to want to take part in the classes.

Sian Carter teaches English in the UK to GCSE level students and uses risk taking teaching methods to grab her students´ attention in order to make them think ‘outside the box’ and engage in a new method of learning. This reinforces the standard lessons, and sometimes boring ones for pupils of that age, into the minds of the students in a unique way so that they can recall, interpret and express their topics. These methods include dancing, singing and writing on the school windows. Unusual, yes, but just like Jeremy Dean she has received very positive results from her teaching methods as her pupils´ grades have excelled all expectations.

If you want to improve your English language skills but dread having to sit in a classroom, why not try some fun and easy, interactive English courses in Tucson. You´ll be fluent in no time and will enjoy every minute of it!