Teachers, Never Ask THIS Question to Your Students

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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.
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@J_Shingy53 4 ай бұрын

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

@The_void111 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@monique4879 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

I can put it on my list! Thanks for watching

@arzuozkan370 2 жыл бұрын

try tapping pls and deep breathing/. x

@bettyrose5387 6 ай бұрын

It just increased for me 😂😂😂😂

@aynazdehghan5706 16 күн бұрын

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

@shmadsta 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@manuelvalencia9407 5 ай бұрын

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!

@user-pz8ke5mh8p 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@MursalGhafari-pt4si 11 күн бұрын

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

@user-md7yc5bf6d 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Ding ding 🛎 you got it right

@lotus3495 18 күн бұрын

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.😊

@MrsOMG 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Let the light shine!

@roslynmorgan1097 5 ай бұрын

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!

@TarePradeepkumar 7 ай бұрын

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

@englishbyjeni 4 ай бұрын

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

@saghar5890 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Well thanks!

@fathimaamna1305 Жыл бұрын

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

@auroraplaylists Жыл бұрын

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

@nyelkenci 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Elena-sg5xj 4 ай бұрын

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

@elenad815 7 ай бұрын

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

@anasbenhaddou7827 8 ай бұрын

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!

@TheCalmness156 7 ай бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 7 ай бұрын

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

@nataliasjoy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to help!

@albinvinson Ай бұрын

worth the time , great response 💯💯💯💯

@user-vh9oe7or3d 5 ай бұрын

Thanks , and looking forward to learning MORE ❤❤😊

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@user-gn9oj8mc2r 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Trey-f9t 7 ай бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 7 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@seddd 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙏

@bernadettpankotai1979 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@nishagupta2511 6 ай бұрын

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

@ireneodoko2173 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@miguelangelalonsorodriguez9220 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-tg1ms4ei3c 11 ай бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 11 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@honeybeejourney Жыл бұрын

First day on your channel. Subscribed and making comments!

@wininspn 8 ай бұрын

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.

@lanalirain210 2 жыл бұрын

This's very informative and useful. Thank you.

@diegoperalta196 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Monatio79 2 жыл бұрын

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

@diegoperalta196 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@user-kq3tw7yx4w 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@user-kq3tw7yx4w 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLanguageHouseTEFL It’s my pleasure!

@user-jd1pv3hb7x 6 ай бұрын

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

@khinezarthwe3242 2 жыл бұрын

The best explanation ever Sir. Thank you so much.

@bouthabaki 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 5 ай бұрын

You bet!

@jeffrystephan6992 10 күн бұрын

I understand it now 😁

@Imaginathan 10 ай бұрын

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

@YogeshLama-gm1jk 3 ай бұрын

Ccq concept check questions

@lavina3548 Жыл бұрын

Excellent point! Many thanks for this one 🙏❤️

@tamekayoung7606 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL Жыл бұрын

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

@keepyoureyesontheprize3851 6 ай бұрын

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

@k-sama513 2 жыл бұрын

Concept Check Questions CCQ Yes no questions Synonym Definition

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 жыл бұрын

That’s right. Always do that!

@olivernicholls7551 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this!

@conversationsinenglishwith3621 Жыл бұрын

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

@Cubanasmith 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so this was very helpful 😊

@jbloveday9538 Жыл бұрын

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

@pocketenglish6643 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It is very helpful

@seddd 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lucastomaszucula3474 4 ай бұрын

yes thanks alot teacher

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 4 ай бұрын

Any time

@jiloking6277 5 ай бұрын

Ccq Concept check question

@jiloking6277 5 ай бұрын

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

@Anythingonmymind Жыл бұрын

As a teacher I love u

@alexandragriseltellovalenz1029 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!

@Anonymous-ec8xk 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson!

@gunayquliyeva347 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher💜

@immaculateheart1267 4 ай бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 4 ай бұрын

I use premiere pro

@germankatalaha7656 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks 🙏

@SuperYos007 Жыл бұрын

Hey Thank you so much man.

@Negindehqani 2 жыл бұрын

🌸🌸🌸 Great job

@naturenmoon 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@samerman00 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@Negindehqani 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LothoOdy 3 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊

@Antbeast23 2 жыл бұрын

I realize teaching and tutoring it goes by so fast haha

@sufiaamir2348 3 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉

@plasmaastronaut 5 ай бұрын

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

@suzanahmed3361 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you from??

@abdo-pediall-1335 4 ай бұрын

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

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 4 ай бұрын

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

@Englishconversation855 Жыл бұрын

❤

@azzasherin7714 Жыл бұрын

احلى عرض

@asifmuniruniverse7732 2 жыл бұрын

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

@juliamontero6200 2 жыл бұрын

Woow beautiful

@TheLanguageHouseTEFL 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kennyjonespiquero7791 2 жыл бұрын

@SilasLuiramo-bl8xd 4 ай бұрын

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

@plerpplerp5599 8 ай бұрын

Click bait.

@Fernandez31gqrci Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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