Working Memory , Simple Psychology

http://www.simplypsychology.org/working%20memory.html

InterNations Community of Expats in Bulgaria!

https://www.internations.org/bulgaria-expats?utm_source=facebook_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=desktop1p&utm_content=bulgaria_picture38&utm_campaign=News_Feed_Lookalike_Bulgaria

Reference Group meets in Kyiv / Eurovision 2016

http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=240193

!!! Strategies for Developing Speaking Skills

Strategies for Developing Speaking Skills < nclrc.org

Speaking Strategies for English Learners < esl.about.com

Many English students complain that they understand English, but don't feel confident enough to join a conversation. There are a number of reasons for this including:

• Students are trying to translate from their native language into English.

• Production "blocking" is occurring due to nervousness, lack of confidence, etc.

• The speaker is looking for a specific word, rather than using simple language to describe what is meant.

• There aren't enough conversation opportunities in or outside of class.

• Students aren't able to speak to peers (for example: mixed classes of adults and teenagers).

• Exam preparation focuses on grammar, vocabulary, etc. and leaves little time for active use.

“Say That Again?” Why We Should Teach Strategies for Listening and Speaking < efftips.wordpress.com

Understanding that proper strategy use is contextualized – that it will vary by situation – is key to students’ ability to apply strategies to real life tasks.  It is not enough to simply present a strategy and have students practice it during academic tasks.Instruction must explore how that strategy will be applied in a variety of different real-world activities – or contexts – in order to be sure students can use the strategy to meet varied communication purposes. 

HOW CAN I IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS?  speakalley.com

• Speak out loud. ...
• Develop intrapersonal communication. ...
• Try to imitate/emulate/reproduce/mirror/copy the speakers you admire. ...
• Watch News. ...  L
• Pick a topic to talk about. ...
• Paint a picture with your words. ...
• Watch the TV shows you like. ... L
• Listen to podcasts. L
  ... R

Typical speaking tasks 

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org

• Talk about yourself
• Describe a photo or picture
• Discussion
• Information gap activity
• Tell a story or personal anecdote
• Oral presentation

Teaching speaking skills 1< teachingenglish.org.uk

Using Speaking Strategies [pre-, during, post...] < docs.google.com / sites.google.com/site/literacyonline 

Teaching Speaking: Activities to Promote Speaking in a Second Language < iteslj.org

7 Turn-taking Strategies That Will Boost Student Speaking Time < busyteacher.org

How to Teach Listening in the ESL Classroom

http://www.fluentu.com/english/educator/blog/esl-listening-skills/

Teaching Listening

Strategies for Developing Listening Skills,
http://www.nclrc.org/essentials/listening/stratlisten.htm

Five essential listening skills for English learners,
https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/five-essential-listening-skills-english-learners

The ageless row vegan... Mimi Kirk, 75

https://youtu.be/7vBdhja6pd8

Annette Larkins – Ageless Woman Script

http://lybio.net/annette-larkins-ageless-woman/people/

Lost Luggage – Speaking Activity

https://mikeastbury.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/lost-luggage-speaking-activity/