According to the video, Elspeth Pollock, a director of studies of a large group of language schools and a teacher trainer, is sharing her experience and ideas on teaching C2 proficiency level English learners.
Here are the key points covered in the video:
- C2 proficiency exam is different from other levels. It used to be a 12-hour exam in 1913, but now it is only 4 hours long.
- C2 students are usually intrinsically motivated and have good language learning skills.
- Teachers need to be comfortable saying ‘I don’t know’ and be willing to find answers together with students.
- Teachers should encourage students to be autonomous in their learning by using tools like journals and digital apps.
- Some suggested activities to improve vocabulary and writing skills include exploring collocations, summarizing texts, and comparing AI-generated content with coursebook models.
- Teachers should embrace technology and use AI tools to their advantage, but not rely on them entirely.
