Teaching Adult Learners

A common misconception is that teaching English as a foreign language only involves working with young learners; however, that’s simply not the case. There are a wide variety of opportunities available to work with adult language learners that involve ESOL, Business English, English for Academic Purposes… the list goes on. In this webinar (recorded April 2nd, 2025), we delve into the world of teaching adults - their motivations for learning English, typical goals, and how it differs from teaching under 18s. 00:00 Welcome and introduction 01:57 Types of adult learner classes 08:27 How to keep classes interesting for adult learners 11:59 How to error correct effectively in adult learner classes 15:57 Learn to adapt your lessons 18:59 How to improve engagement and motivation in adult learner classes 21:22 Assessing adult ESL learners 23:05 Final thoughts 24:13 Live Q&A #TEFL #TeachingEnglish #TeachingEnglishAbroad