1. Lesson Planning & Pacing

• If the lesson is taking too long due to mentee ability or otherwise split each lesson across 2–3 Classes:
  • Class 1: Model & guided practice of conversation + key vocabulary.
  • Class 2: Mentee practice + reinforcement activities.
  • Class 3 (if needed): Role-play, creative application (e.g., writing, storytelling), and review.

• Build Gradually:
  • Start each level with simpler sentence patterns and progressively increase complexity.
  • Review vocabulary and grammar from previous lessons regularly.

2. Use of Written Conversations

• Always begin each topic by showing the written model conversation.
• Encourage the Mentee to write down:
  • Their own version of the conversation.
  • Homework responses (e.g., describing their school, asking directions, etc.).
• Writing reinforces structure, vocabulary, and grammar.

3. Reinforcement Techniques

• Use Repeat-After-Me, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Sentence Starters for speaking practice.
• End each session with Rapid-Fire Revision Questions.
• Try to make homework recording compulsory (audio or written).

4. Role Play & Real-Life Simulation

• Use role-play regularly for scenarios like:
  • Asking for help.
  • Talking on the phone.
  • Giving directions.
• Rotate roles (mentor becomes mentee and vice versa).

5. Ethical & Safety Guidance as Life Skills

Incorporate discussion and awareness of:

• Politeness and Respect:
  • Use of “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”.
• Personal Boundaries and Consent:
  • Situations where it’s okay to say “no”.
• Stranger Safety:
  • Giving/asking directions cautiously.
  • Avoid sharing personal details with unknown people.
• Online Safety:
  • Discuss dangers of sharing information on social media while talking about phones, school, or opinions.
• Moral Judgement in Opinions:
  • Respect different points of view (in debates or opinion exercises).
  • Introduce values of empathy and kindness during lessons on emotions or personal stories.
• Inclusivity and Gender Sensitivity
• Ensure examples, role plays, and stories reflect gender balance and inclusive roles (e.g., “My sister is an auto driver.”).
• Discourage stereotypes gently if they arise.

6. Mentee Engagement and Confidence Building

• Start each class with a personal check-in (“How are you?”).
• Celebrate every effort, especially when mentees try to speak independently.
• Record and play back conversations, if possible, to help mentees hear their own improvement.

7. Feedback and Encouragement

• Give specific, positive feedback (e.g., “Great pronunciation of ‘comfortable’!”, “Good use of ‘in front of’ in directions.”).
• Gently correct errors, and always explain why.
• Keep a personal progress journal for each mentee (optional but recommended).

8. Cultural Relevance

• Keep all examples rooted in Indian context (e.g., local foods, school systems, public transport, festivals, etc.).
• Adapt role-play and vocabulary to mentee’s surroundings for relatability.