{"id":397,"date":"2021-04-14T23:47:44","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T23:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamenglish.com\/blog\/?p=397"},"modified":"2021-04-14T23:47:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T23:47:44","slug":"how-to-get-your-students-to-say-my-name-is-student-name-using-only-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreamenglish.com\/blog\/how-to-get-your-students-to-say-my-name-is-student-name-using-only-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get your students to say, \u201cMy name is (student name)\u201d using only English"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I teach young learners English ages 4-6 I do not use any of their L1 (native language).\u00a0Teaching these students to say \u201cMy name is (student name)\u201d can be a challenge. In this post I will talk about one method to teach students without using any props or L1. The basic concept is what I will call modeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Modeling<\/b><\/p>\n

The definition of modeling in an online dictionary is:<\/p>\n

use (a system, procedure, etc.) as an example to follow or imitate.<\/em><\/p>\n

What I mean by modeling is to get the students to imitate you, but also take the extra step to say the words and actions with your students until they can say it on their own.<\/p>\n

Below are the steps I would take:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. As the teacher say a few times, \u201cMy name is (your name).\u201d So I would say, \u201cMy name is Matt.\u201d I would recommend doing this 2-3 times. Your students might try to repeat after you. That is ok.<\/li>\n
  2. Next, ask a student to come to the front of the class. Make sure that you know their name. Hold their hand and gently raise it up and say their name. For example, \u201cMy name is Sally.\u201d Say it very slowly like My\u2026..name\u2026.. is\u2026.. Sally. Do not force your students to repeat after you. You are still giving an example. If they are ready they will speak.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Now try this again with other students. If you have a small class you can do it with every student. If you have a large class, pick a few students each class time. Eventually your students will be able to say the phrase, \u201cMy name is (student name).\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It could take a few days, or a few weeks depending on the students age or level. Be patient, have fun with it. Laugh and smile a lot. I hope this is helpful!<\/p>\n

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