TESOL/MINUS principle

The MINUS principle is a set of five points to guide ESL lessons. Following this principle increases the likelihood that the lesson will proceed smoothly and that students will learn as much as possible.


 * Meaning: relevant language
 * Interest: have a variety of activities
 * New language: keep new language to a minimum
 * Understanding: make it easy to understand
 * Stress-free: students should not be under stress