She busily concentrated on this task and forgot to panic at the increasing amount of words with which she was working each day. I began by offering her a sweet as she started the exercise and whenever she started to flag during the exercise. Allow them to use isolated skills without feeling inadequate. Skills can be gradually combined when appropriate. Do not persist with any exercise which distresses a student.
Exercises are only academically-beneficial if the student is enjoying the challenge they present.
It is important to impress on the student that these worksheets will not benefit every student and that no failure is involved if they are not successful. THE END Copyright 2001, Musical English Lessons International. All rights reserved.