Demo Lesson Tips

Before the demo

• Ask the age, level, class size and time limit
• Confirm if it is online or in person, and who the “students” will be
• Prepare simple props or slides that work at any size
• Rehearse out loud with a timer at least twice

A simple 15-minute structure

• Warm-up (2 min): a quick question or game to set the tone
• Present (3 min): one clear target — a phrase, grammar point or vocabulary set
• Practice (5 min): the students use it, you guide
• Produce (3 min): a short task where they use it freely
• Wrap-up (2 min): check understanding and give feedback

Sample plan — “I like… / I don’t like…” (Elementary)

• Warm-up: show three food pictures and ask “Do you like pizza?”
• Present: model “I like… / I don’t like…” with gestures and two picture cards.
• Practice: students ask a partner about four foods, then swap cards.
• Produce: each student tells the class one like and one dislike.
• Wrap-up: thumbs up or down quiz with three new pictures.

Do

• Set one objective and stick to it
• Use visuals and gestures
• Nominate students and keep everyone involved
• Show warmth and genuine interest

Avoid

• Talking for more than a couple of minutes at a time
• Overcomplicating the language level
• Running out of time with an unfinished task
• Ignoring the “students” in the room