[Heads Up English]

I'll add two comments to oregeezer's advice, as I think Japan (where I am) is quite similar to China with regards to losing face and standing out of the crowd.

1. Give the students enough opportunity to practice the language. This means introducing the target language, and drilling it to establish a pattern in the students' minds. A lot of times classes are reluctant to speak because they don't feel confident with the language.

2. Give the students the chance to pre-study the material. Give them a word list or a sample dialogue the day before the lesson, and let students prepare. This will also go a long way to building confidence.

Good luck, and let us know how it turns out!

Chris Cotter
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