How to use photos at esl lesson
Pictures can be used for different purposes:
- to develop speaking skills
- to practise grammar structures in oral or written speech
- to recycle the target vocabulary
Using pictures is effective, engaging,creative way to achieve learning aims. Most of people learn though visuals. Visual material can bring variety to the classroom and motivate even shy students to speak.I have been using photos for many years at my lessons and always have positive feedback from students who really enjoy photo-based discussion. Where can you find more authenticity than in real-life photos ?
Some tips on how to use the photos: