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

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Teachers, do you find your students not understanding what you've taught them? Do your students stare at you with blank expressions?
I've got a quick teaching tip for you that can totally change the way you interact with your students and dramatically improve learning in your classrooms.
In this video, we are going to investigate the one question you should never ask your students, regardless of what subject you are teaching. This question gets asked constantly, and while it seems logical to ask, it really should be taken out of your classroom completely. This question is... Do you understand?
Most teachers ask "Do you understand?" all of the time, and it really serves no purpose at all. Instead, you should be asking Concept Check Questions (CCQs).
Watch the video for all the tips on how to do it right.
#languagehouseprague #teachingenglish #teachingvocabulary
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My name is Chris (as you can guess) and I'm one of the teacher trainers at The Language House TEFL in Prague. The Language House is a 4-week TEFL certification course for those interested in learning how to teach English and live/work abroad. If you're new to teaching , do check our school out here - The Language House TEFL - www.thelanguagehouse.net

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@J_Shingy53 Месяц назад

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

@monique4879 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

I can put it on my list! Thanks for watching

@arzuozkan370 Год назад

try tapping pls and deep breathing/. x

@bettyrose5387 2 месяца назад

It just increased for me 😂😂😂😂

@shmadsta 2 года назад

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!

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Thank you very much

@user-md7yc5bf6d 2 года назад

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!

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Ding ding 🛎 you got it right

@manuelvalencia9407 Месяц назад

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!

@lavina3548 Год назад

Excellent point! Many thanks for this one 🙏❤️

@fathimaamna1305 Год назад

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

@olivernicholls7551 11 месяцев назад

Totally agree with this!

@khinezarthwe3242 2 года назад

The best explanation ever Sir. Thank you so much.

@lanalirain210 2 года назад

This's very informative and useful. Thank you.

@auroraplaylists 11 месяцев назад

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

@keepyoureyesontheprize3851 3 месяца назад

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

@elenad815 4 месяца назад

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

@pocketenglish6643 Год назад

Thank you so much. It is very helpful

@Imaginathan 6 месяцев назад

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

@seddd 2 года назад

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 🙏

@Africanbalkanqueen 2 месяца назад

Thank you so this was very helpful 😊

@honeybeejourney 11 месяцев назад

First day on your channel. Subscribed and making comments!

@Anonymous-ec8xk Год назад

Wonderful lesson!

@MrsOMG 2 года назад

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! 🧠🤟

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Let the light shine!

@user-gn9oj8mc2r 2 года назад

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

@roslynmorgan1097 2 месяца назад

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!

@miguelangelalonsorodriguez9220 2 года назад

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

@alexandragriseltellovalenz1029 2 года назад

Thank you very much!!!

@ireneodoko2173 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this.

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL Месяц назад

You are so welcome!

@gunayquliyeva347 Год назад

You are a great teacher💜

@englishbyjeni Месяц назад

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

@anasbenhaddou7827 4 месяца назад

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!

@slowlifenatalia 2 года назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

I’m glad to help!

@saghar5890 2 года назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Well thanks!

@Elena-sg5xj Месяц назад

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

@tamekayoung7606 Год назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL Год назад

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

@user-jd1pv3hb7x 3 месяца назад

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

@user-vh9oe7or3d Месяц назад

Thanks , and looking forward to learning MORE ❤❤😊

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@SuperYos007 Год назад

Hey Thank you so much man.

@germankatalaha7656 Год назад

Wow! Thanks 🙏

@TarePradeepkumar 4 месяца назад

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

@bouthabaki 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 месяца назад

You bet!

@seddd 2 года назад

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

@TheCalmness156 4 месяца назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 3 месяца назад

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

@RipcreateIsAPedophile.HesOnYT 3 месяца назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 3 месяца назад

Happy to help!

@nishagupta2511 3 месяца назад

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

@Negindehqani 2 года назад

🌸🌸🌸 Great job

@jbloveday9538 Год назад

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

@user-tg1ms4ei3c 8 месяцев назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 8 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@nyelkenci 2 года назад

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. 👍

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@conversationsinenglishwith3621 Год назад

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

@samerman00 2 года назад

Brilliant

@diegoperalta196 2 года назад

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

@Monatio79 2 года назад

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

@diegoperalta196 2 года назад

@@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.

@Anythingonmymind Год назад

As a teacher I love u

@user-kq3tw7yx4w 2 года назад

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.

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@user-kq3tw7yx4w 2 года назад

@@TheLanguageHouseTEFL It’s my pleasure!

@bernadettpankotai1979 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@immaculateheart1267 Месяц назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL Месяц назад

I use premiere pro

@YogeshLama-gm1jk День назад

Ccq concept check questions

@lucastomaszucula3474 Месяц назад

yes thanks alot teacher

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL Месяц назад

Any time

@wininspn 4 месяца назад

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.

@k-sama513 2 года назад

Concept Check Questions CCQ Yes no questions Synonym Definition

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

That’s right. Always do that!

@jiloking6277 2 месяца назад

Ccq Concept check question

@jiloking6277 2 месяца назад

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

@naturenmoon 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@Englishconversation855 Год назад

❤

@Antbeast23 Год назад

I realize teaching and tutoring it goes by so fast haha

@Negindehqani 2 года назад

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

@juliamontero6200 2 года назад

Woow beautiful

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 года назад

Thank you!

@LothoOdy 13 дней назад

😊😊😊😊😊

@suzanahmed3361 2 года назад

Where are you from??

@plasmaastronaut Месяц назад

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

@kennyjonespiquero7791 Год назад

@azzasherin7714 8 месяцев назад

احلى عرض

@asifmuniruniverse7732 2 года назад

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

@abdo-pediall-1335 27 дней назад

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 23 дня назад

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

@SilasLuiramo-bl8xd 21 день назад

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

@plerpplerp5599 5 месяцев назад

Click bait.

@jadibrahim9932 Год назад

Thanks a lot, you saved my day

@Fernandez31gqrci Год назад

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 Год назад

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