Teachers, Never Ask THIS Question to Your Students - Teaching Vocabulary Tips

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @J_Shingy53
    @J_Shingy53 8 місяців тому +55

    Never say : "Do you understand?"
    Instead do: CCQ
    - Concept
    - Check
    - Question
    Thank you for this

  • @manuelvalencia9407
    @manuelvalencia9407 9 місяців тому +13

    1:20 - I already knew this (about CCQs), mostly because I'm a CELTA graduate and that my classmates and I were drilled on this, almost like the plague. We were also taught to use Instruction check questions (IFQs). We were also taught to say to use "Okay?" followed by IFQs. Unfortunately, almost all Japanese teachers never do this, but Japanese educational culture kind of dictates that you're not suppose to ask questions so much of the teacher, which I feel is a big No No, along with mistakes are bad. So, in my classes, I always tell my students to ask questions and make mistakes. Thanks for your video!

  • @monique4879
    @monique4879 2 роки тому +71

    Chris, could you make a video regarding nerves / anxiety for new teachers? Tips for shaking it off, getting out of your head and perfectionism etc

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  2 роки тому +20

      I can put it on my list! Thanks for watching

    • @arzuozkan370
      @arzuozkan370 2 роки тому +3

      try tapping pls and deep breathing/. x

    • @bettyrose5387
      @bettyrose5387 10 місяців тому +1

      It just increased for me 😂😂😂😂

    • @aynazdehghan5706
      @aynazdehghan5706 4 місяці тому +1

      As a new teacher i always think that I'm not good enough
      No matter how hard I'm trying

    • @sufianmustafa5656
      @sufianmustafa5656 3 місяці тому

      This is me​@@aynazdehghan5706

  • @shmadsta
    @shmadsta 2 роки тому +40

    This makes so much sense. I’m an ESL assistant hoping to become a classroom teacher, and I always hated the question “does everyone understand?” But I could never put my finger on why, or what to ask instead. Your videos are so helpful and practical!

  • @roslynmorgan1097
    @roslynmorgan1097 9 місяців тому +4

    I call this also a "shut down" sentence. I have tried learning languages myself and there is nothing worse than being put on the spot! Of course you are going to say yes! Thank you so much. I taught in classrooms but at schools where the students already have a basic understanding. Going into teaching online where student does not know anything has been hard to wrap my head around. Of course you mime and do whatever it takes to get the word across no matter how foolish you may look, kids love that, but online, I was finding it difficult to get a grasp on where to start! I was already moving towards sentences with questions and answers that would appear normal however having a systematic approach makes me feel so much better! I have never understood why it was okay to allow the student to get bad habits that only need to be corrected anyhow later. I figure get the foundation strong and the rest will follow without making it a big deal so they don't shut down. I think it is all in your own attitude about it. Thanks again!

  • @ДмитрийНиколаев-м5ц
    @ДмитрийНиколаев-м5ц 2 роки тому +23

    Yeah, man. I had predicted that question right before you announced it. I feel so awkward when it comes from my mouth during my classes. Thanks!

  • @Stella07Watson
    @Stella07Watson 6 місяців тому +11

    Hi everyone I am 17 years old and in the upcoming week I am going to start teaching students Thanks a lot ,Chris . Your guidance is really hard-nosed

    • @noranbennour8079
      @noranbennour8079 5 місяців тому

      Me tooo , I'm 17 and his videos have been of great benefit!
      Hope you do will in your lessons !

    • @Nazli_naz88
      @Nazli_naz88 4 місяці тому

      I'm also 17 and I started teaching 2 weeks ago 😊

  • @TarePradeepkumar
    @TarePradeepkumar 11 місяців тому +1

    I have been teaching English for the past 8 years. I really like presentation skills.

  • @MrsOMG
    @MrsOMG 2 роки тому +3

    What a kind reminder of using more ccq's! In Russia we are taught a different concept of having a lesson. Teacher knows everything, students listen with their mouths shut. The new era has begun! 🧠🤟

  • @fathimaamna1305
    @fathimaamna1305 Рік тому +4

    We need more of this kind of contents. This is so practical & makes sense. Thank you!

  • @auroraplaylists
    @auroraplaylists Рік тому +2

    Thank you! It's super helpful. I've been using both the bad question and the CCQs, but now I'm going to use only CCQs

  • @StephenStubblefield-p9c
    @StephenStubblefield-p9c Місяць тому

    Your teaching style makes things so accessible!

  • @nyelkenci
    @nyelkenci 2 роки тому +2

    I'd never ask a silly question as "do you understand?" to my learners at all. CCQ's are the excellent ways to check their understanding the topic. Great job dude. 👍

  • @saghar5890
    @saghar5890 2 роки тому +17

    YOU'RE THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!! you can't imagine how many times I've watched your videos, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLAESE share more videos of this kinda tips and also your demo classes. You're awesome

  • @anasbenhaddou7827
    @anasbenhaddou7827 Рік тому

    There something very special about you, Chris, regarding your personality and u as a teacher! We call this thing in Morocco or arabic القبول.
    If someone has this trait, they are easily lovable and get attention..
    Thank you for your wise insights!

  • @michaelfox6878
    @michaelfox6878 3 місяці тому +1

    I just had an interview for a teaching job in my local town. Last time I was teaching cassette tapes ruled. I'm going to use your fantastic videos to get myself prepared..assuming I get the job!
    Thanks for putting it out there.

  • @englishbyjeni
    @englishbyjeni 8 місяців тому +1

    I always ask the student to give me some examples of the content and it works properly! Good video.

  • @lotus3495
    @lotus3495 4 місяці тому

    Actually I just asked “do you understand” today here in China.😅 Thankfully I met this class just now and I’m eager to implement CCQ tomorrow. Thank you, Chris.😊

  • @elenad815
    @elenad815 11 місяців тому

    Owing to various tutors online, even being a newbie, I never ask this question. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @CarolGonzales-e5v
    @CarolGonzales-e5v 2 місяці тому +1

    Your teaching style is always so engaging!

  • @OdessaHardaway
    @OdessaHardaway 2 місяці тому

    Your teaching style is the best, thanks!

  • @Elena-sg5xj
    @Elena-sg5xj 8 місяців тому +3

    Yes, correct. Brilliant advice. It's a dead-end question. Instead, ask ccqs

  • @matthewburgess2637
    @matthewburgess2637 3 місяці тому

    Thanks bro - that's sound advice. The 5 Ws were gold.

  • @TheCalmness156
    @TheCalmness156 11 місяців тому

    Only 25k views and this was the absolute best tutoring video I have ever come across.

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  10 місяців тому

      Ahh thanks! I’m redoing it this year to even make it better.

  • @nataliasjoy
    @nataliasjoy 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your videos! As a new teacher they come in very handy ☺️

  • @acorn-i6m
    @acorn-i6m 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the help! I live abroad in China, my first day tutoring english! ❤

  • @شمسكريمغالي
    @شمسكريمغالي 2 роки тому

    You are the best teacher in the world... please,,
    don't be late uploading videos love you so much

  • @KatherineLopez-q3z
    @KatherineLopez-q3z 2 місяці тому

    You always make learning so easy to follow!

  • @KariWillis-g7r
    @KariWillis-g7r 2 місяці тому

    Your teaching style is perfect for beginners.

  • @wininspn
    @wininspn Рік тому

    If your students all speak the same language other than the language of instruction (e.g., in an ESL/EFL class), one question you can ask is how the given word translates to their language, and then if you know the translation, this is one way to confirm understanding. Asking them is more engaging than just giving them the translation up front.
    When I ask a class the meaning of a word they might not know, occasionally there is no response. I then help them by giving them *choices* that include either the definition or part of the definition. For example, I might ask, "What does, 'fantastic' mean?" Sometimes, a student will answer correctly, and I will recognize and praise their answer. Other times, there is silence for a few seconds, so I follow up with a question like, "Does it mean 'very good' or 'very bad'," and more often than not a student will respond correctly.

  • @CarlaCasagrandedeLima
    @CarlaCasagrandedeLima 3 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful video, thanks for sharing.

  • @bubuconstant8070
    @bubuconstant8070 2 місяці тому

    That was very helpful. I didn't even know its bad tot ask such a question.

  • @honeybeejourney
    @honeybeejourney Рік тому

    First day on your channel. Subscribed and making comments!

  • @seddd
    @seddd 2 роки тому +1

    Chris! You're the real MVP! I'm really needing some tips on how to lesson plan efficiently (for someone who spends a godawful time on it), would love to get some advice on that 🙏

  • @lanalirain210
    @lanalirain210 2 роки тому +1

    This's very informative and useful. Thank you.

  • @bernadettpankotai1979
    @bernadettpankotai1979 2 роки тому +7

    Chris, do you ever use a specific language book when teaching? It seems to me that you prepare your own material for each individual class. Thank you!

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  2 роки тому +2

      Usually I just made my own stuff when I taught or adapted whatever random textbook out there. I am doing a future video on a great resource.

  • @miguelangelalonsorodriguez9220
    @miguelangelalonsorodriguez9220 2 роки тому

    Teacher thanks a lot for your content, Im 20 and learning a lot from you to get better

  • @keepyoureyesontheprize3851
    @keepyoureyesontheprize3851 10 місяців тому

    Excellent Material!!! Thank You!!🙌🏼🙌🏼👍

  • @khinezarthwe3242
    @khinezarthwe3242 2 роки тому

    The best explanation ever Sir. Thank you so much.

  • @WongHilda-f2t
    @WongHilda-f2t Рік тому

    you do know how to help a novice teacher to teacher vocab better! ! ! thank you soooooo much

  • @lavina3548
    @lavina3548 Рік тому

    Excellent point! Many thanks for this one 🙏❤️

  • @JanetAdams-x4v
    @JanetAdams-x4v 3 місяці тому

    This is such a great tip! Thanks!

  • @nishagupta2511
    @nishagupta2511 10 місяців тому

    8 feb 2024 thats a very very useful video Chris🎉 Thank you so much😊

  • @Imaginathan
    @Imaginathan Рік тому

    Love your content! Thanks for this great tip, I will use it in my class tomorrow... :)

  • @olivernicholls7551
    @olivernicholls7551 Рік тому

    Totally agree with this!

  • @زهراءعباسكاظم-ز6ق
    @زهراءعباسكاظم-ز6ق 10 місяців тому

    I like your way of explaining ،so thinks you so much

  • @MikeT-o5b
    @MikeT-o5b 10 днів тому

    Well Ted talk from someone korean said don't fear failure. Generally I'd take feasible risks.

  • @DameDjibril
    @DameDjibril 9 місяців тому

    Thanks , and looking forward to learning MORE ❤❤😊

  • @bouthabaki
    @bouthabaki 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @pocketenglish6643
    @pocketenglish6643 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. It is very helpful

  • @miracleizuoba3061
    @miracleizuoba3061 2 місяці тому +11

    Watching dis in 2024😂

  • @Anonymous-ec8xk
    @Anonymous-ec8xk 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful lesson!

  • @artsybluecat
    @artsybluecat 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful lesson! ❤

  • @tamekayoung7606
    @tamekayoung7606 Рік тому

    Great video. This helps me a lot better than the training session I been getting.

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  Рік тому

      Great! Keep watching. I’m getting better with my videos each time I make them.

  • @seddd
    @seddd 2 роки тому

    Can you do a video on how to deal with different levels in class?

  • @ireneodoko2173
    @ireneodoko2173 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this.

  • @diegoperalta196
    @diegoperalta196 2 роки тому +4

    I think "Are there any questions?" is a valid question to make before doing the CCQ.

    • @Monatio79
      @Monatio79 2 роки тому +2

      The thing is, students may simply respond to that with "no".

    • @diegoperalta196
      @diegoperalta196 2 роки тому

      @@Monatio79 I agree. But for me the point of the question is to give students 1 second for them to ask a question if there is any. If not, you can continue with the CCQ. Sometimes, me as a student had doubts in the past or wanted to ask a question to clarify an idea but the teacher never gave students the time to do it. Sometimes you want to check some concepts before doing the exercercies. But of course the question alone is not enough, you need the CCQ.

  • @alexandragriseltellovalenz1029
    @alexandragriseltellovalenz1029 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much!!!

  • @albinvinson
    @albinvinson 5 місяців тому

    worth the time , great response
    💯💯💯💯

  • @Cubanasmith
    @Cubanasmith 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so this was very helpful 😊

  • @immaculateheart1267
    @immaculateheart1267 8 місяців тому

    GREAT TIPS!!! love your videos. what video app do you use?

  • @gregoryalter2692
    @gregoryalter2692 2 місяці тому

    Throughout my academic years, I found that my teachers had a recurring habit of inquiring whether I grasped the new concepts being taught, whether it was the multiplication techniques in math, the planetary systems in science, or the historical events of World War II. I strongly hold the belief that it is unsuitable for educators to consistently ask their students this question, regardless of the subject matter. Even parents tend to employ this question when reprimanding their children, and it can have a lasting negative impact on the child's well-being.

  • @Anythingonmymind
    @Anythingonmymind Рік тому

    As a teacher I love u

  • @gunayquliyeva347
    @gunayquliyeva347 2 роки тому

    You are a great teacher💜

  • @AWEdio
    @AWEdio 7 днів тому

    Is it bad if I ask the dreaded question and then CCQ afterwards to see if the student really understood?

  • @germankatalaha7656
    @germankatalaha7656 Рік тому

    Wow! Thanks 🙏

  • @jbloveday9538
    @jbloveday9538 Рік тому

    I knew the question in advance! Yay!😊🇳🇿

  • @Ірина-с9я
    @Ірина-с9я 2 роки тому +3

    Dear Chris, ask your subscribers to "refresh" their subsription (cancel and then press two buttons again). Most of them don't get any information about your new videos.

  • @lucastomaszucula3474
    @lucastomaszucula3474 8 місяців тому

    yes thanks alot teacher

  • @YogeshLama-gm1jk
    @YogeshLama-gm1jk 7 місяців тому

    Ccq concept check questions

  • @k-sama513
    @k-sama513 2 роки тому +2

    Concept Check Questions CCQ
    Yes no questions
    Synonym
    Definition

  • @SuperYos007
    @SuperYos007 2 роки тому

    Hey Thank you so much man.

  • @conversationsinenglishwith3621
    @conversationsinenglishwith3621 2 роки тому

    the slanted IKEA lamp in the background is a classic (we have it too)

  • @jiloking6277
    @jiloking6277 9 місяців тому

    Ccq
    Concept check question

    • @jiloking6277
      @jiloking6277 9 місяців тому

      Yes or no question
      Is this the same as ....?
      Synonyme
      What's another word for .....?
      Use in sentence....
      Give a definition
      What/ who/ when is ...?
      Show me how are you understanding this

  • @Negindehqani
    @Negindehqani 2 роки тому

    🌸🌸🌸
    Great job

  • @amiralirm2847
    @amiralirm2847 3 місяці тому

    Great buddy thanks❤

  • @jeffrystephan6992
    @jeffrystephan6992 4 місяці тому

    I understand it now 😁

  • @Negindehqani
    @Negindehqani 2 роки тому

    Hello there ..
    I saw your website and asked a question then I found you here .
    I'd appreciate it if you could help me with my question
    here it is
    Is it correct to say .. Now ,let's see, what does GO DUTCH mean in a video ?
    Or the correct one would be now ,let's see ,what GO DUTCH means !.
    Can't the first one be correct as well ?
    Can't the first form be used as a sign of curiosity Or emphasis ? Cause it's not actually a real question

  • @samerman00
    @samerman00 2 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @naturenmoon
    @naturenmoon 2 роки тому

    Hey Chris Westergaard,
    I've been teaching English for more than 5 years. To be honest, I would really like to be a part of the course where you are working. CCCq, IPA, teaching methods. You are lit!
    Is there any possibility to be a part of it. I would really like to improve myself better. To make myself better, it would be amazing to be a part of Teaching World with you. In my country, Turkey, personally speaking there are few teachers good at teaching. Most teachers sadly are not even teaching something well. They do not care about STT and TTT as well. Waiting for your response if possible.
    Edit: The last but not the least, all English lessons are teacher-focused here. Sadly, I am so sorry for it.
    Regards,

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! It might be hard for us to hire you, but send me an email!

  • @LothoOdy
    @LothoOdy 7 місяців тому

    😊😊😊😊😊

  • @suzanahmed3361
    @suzanahmed3361 2 роки тому

    Where are you from??

  • @sufiaamir2348
    @sufiaamir2348 7 місяців тому

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @nkprimavera
    @nkprimavera 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤🎉

  • @Englishconversation855
    @Englishconversation855 Рік тому

  • @Antbeast23
    @Antbeast23 2 роки тому

    I realize teaching and tutoring it goes by so fast haha

  • @plasmaastronaut
    @plasmaastronaut 8 місяців тому

    i don't think i ever used this question in my classes, but after watching this i fear i might due to pink penguin syndrome

  • @abdo-pediall-1335
    @abdo-pediall-1335 8 місяців тому

    I don’t use it to be honest I use
    Did you get it ? / is it clear? / any questions ?

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  8 місяців тому

      The problem with did you get it is that the a student can just say ‘yes’. How do you know without ccqs?

  • @juliamontero6200
    @juliamontero6200 2 роки тому

    Woow beautiful

  • @kennyjonespiquero7791
    @kennyjonespiquero7791 2 роки тому

    ty

  • @asifmuniruniverse7732
    @asifmuniruniverse7732 2 роки тому

    Yeah I dair to speak truth what do you wanna please don't try to pressuring over me have you got it have you

  • @azzasherin7714
    @azzasherin7714 Рік тому

    احلى عرض

  • @SilasLuiramo-bl8xd
    @SilasLuiramo-bl8xd 8 місяців тому

    It does not make sense..
    Understanding will alwys matter...

  • @plerpplerp5599
    @plerpplerp5599 Рік тому

    Click bait.

  • @jadibrahim9932
    @jadibrahim9932 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot, you saved my day

  • @Fernandez31gqrci
    @Fernandez31gqrci Рік тому

    You're wrong , when I explain many topics i ask them if they understand and some of them have told me NO, so i explain it again , obviously when I ask this question and bring up others to make sure they got it , but there's nothing wrong with that question

    • @TheLanguageHouseTEFL
      @TheLanguageHouseTEFL  Рік тому

      And what happens when all of your students say yes? Do you move on assuming that they all have understood?