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How to teach with Go for it! How can I get students to use English more? One of the best ways to increase the use of English in class is to teach the class entirely in English. Using simple statements such as Open your books, please and Let’s begin at the top of page 5 helps students gain confidence in the new language. You can give explanations, ask questions and require that all responses be made in English. By taking the lead in using only English, you provide a model for students to follow. Besides providing useful language practice, using only English reinforces the idea that the English language can do all the things that the native language can. It shows that English is a practical language and not that difficult to use. You may need to remind students often to use only English in your classroom.Make this as easy as possible for them by asking clear, simple questions, modeling responses when necessary, and paraphrasing students’ statements or questions in simple English and having them repeat. From time to time, it may be more efficient to use the native language to set up an activity or give a grammar explanation, but as much classroom interaction as possible should be in English. Go for it! helps students learn English without using the native language in class. ? New vocabulary is introduced a few words at a time. These words are accompanied by pictures which facilitate understanding.? The target language is presented in a simple format and is followed by a step-by-step progression of exercises that help students learn how to use the structures.? The target language is recycled throughout the unit and again in later units to promote full mastery.? The teaching tips and culture notes in the Teacher’s Book give ideas on how to develop the key points in each lesson. You can use these to help support student learning.