BusyTeacher has published a useful article on improving language teaching.
Here are some great ways to take full advantage of the possibilities offered by the use of realia in the classroom:
5 o’clock tea
This is by far the best way to teach table manners, requests, or expressions related to ordering or serving tea, coffee, or any meal in a home setting. For the following dialogue:
– Would you like some tea?
– No, thank you.
– What would you like?
– I’d like some coffee, please.