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
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