how to motivate pupils?

[arij98]

most of my pupils who are teenagers have difficulties with foreign languages and are unwilling to work and better themselves.They always say to me "we don't understand English and we will not so don't bother ur self with us".they are unmotivated and i end up working with 3 or 4 pupils in a class of 30 pupils.i'm new in this job and will appreciate any help or suggestion from you.thank u

[Hi_there_Carl]

I have found, with teens especially, that references to pop culture help.

Most of them are fascinated with American and English popular music and a pop music stars and movies and movie stars.

Use song lyrics, movie trailers, current event items like Britney Spears. Weave these things into your lessons and let them know that once they learn English they will be able to understand the songs and movies that they like so well...

I hope this helps,

[Blue Bird]

what if the school system doesn't allow to watch these things? Are there other ways to motivate teenages learn English?? and what if a teacher use PPT when introducing a lesson? wouldn't that be helpful?

[Hi_there_Carl]

Power Point is only a different way to present material.....

To motivate you need to identify a reason that will resonate with them. It is unfortunate that the school will not let you use "props" and examples.... Perhaps for the girls you could use fashion and for the boys something to do with sports or automobiles.

Keep trying,

[arij98]

thanks for ur ideas.using songs is agood idea but the problem is that i have to follow the official program and many of my students find difficulties in listening.unfortunately, i cannot use ICTtools in class because i don't have a labtop and the school always has financial problems to provide teachers with what they need.but i hope i will overcome these difficulties.