TEDTALKS approach to motivate teenagers to learn English 

TEENAGER VS YOUNG LEARNER AND ADULT LEARNER 

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PSYCHOTHERAPY -Highly motivational topics -Shyness vs overconfidence -Help them get over personal hang-ups 

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INDISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOM -Collaborative learning environment -Team building -Support of the group -Greater respect for the teacher 

PERSONALIZE - Express themselves in speaking and writing activities 

ROLE MODELS “A role model is a person who serves as an example by influencing others,” says the American Academy of Adolescent Psychology (AAAP). 

- help teenagers see themselves somewhere - make it easier to set a future path - give inspiration and guidance - influence their strategies for success - make them understand that failure is necessary for success - teaches them the difference between good grades and internal strengths - positive role models improve teenagers’ mental and physical health (based on Science Daily research) 

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EXPOSURE TO AUTHENTIC SPEECH - Real topics presented from a new angle - Not reading something written by somebody else or a script - Real emotions, passion, desires, nervousness - Spoken language enough to get your ideas across - Non-native speakers - Imperfect but successful speaking models 

MIXED ABILITY GROUPS - Exposure to equally unknown materials - Benefits of flipped classroom - Taking the most out of transcripts and translation 

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