A placement test (PT) is also arranged as a trial lesson. It provides a great opportunity for students and teachers to get to know each other. During the session, the student’s English level is assessed, the teacher generates a report, and the student along with their parents can decide whether they want to proceed with regular classes.

Pre-Lesson Preparation

Before the PT, the teacher receives the student’s background information via email, including their age, English level, personality, and learning experience.

Based on this information, we recommend that teachers prepare one or two lesson plans in advance.

Observations During the Introduction

The introduction helps the teacher identify key details about the student’s language skills, such as:

• The type of teacher talk and the appropriate level of questions to ask.
• Whether the student can speak in complete sentences.
• How extensive their vocabulary is.
• If the student’s level is higher or lower than expected.

The introduction is also an opportunity for the teacher to build rapport, helping the student feel comfortable before starting the lesson.

Plan A for Beginners(Pre A1-A1)

Definition of Beginner:

• Based on parental feedback, beginner students may be able to have basic conversations using short sentences or one-word answers.
• They may be able to read simple texts.

Lesson Material:

• For beginners, we use the story “Monkey Tricks” as lesson material.
• After greeting the student, we begin with a “picture walk.”

How to Adjust Questions:

• If the student struggles with basic questions (e.g., about their age or hobbies), stick to simpler questions focused on colors or animal names.
• If the student demonstrates proficiency with basic language, ask “Why?” questions to encourage deeper thinking.

Plan B for Movers (A1-A2)

Definition of Movers:

• Movers can usually have conversations in complete sentences, sometimes offering descriptive answers or expressing opinions.

Lesson Material:

• For Movers, we use the story “The Magic Key” as lesson material.

How to Adjust Questions:

• Avoid Yes/No questions or basic questions like “What color is it?”
• Instead, ask questions that test the student’s descriptive skills, prediction abilities, and encourage them to make connections to their life.
• Example questions:
  • “What do you think will happen next?”
  • “What would you do if you had the magic key?”

Choosing Between Plan A and Plan B

In some cases, it may be difficult to decide which plan to use before meeting the student. It’s recommended to have both plans ready and decide after a short conversation at the beginning of the lesson.

Example Video

Here is an example video that demonstrates how to approach these lessons: