Stages of simple speaking activities

Setting up

This introduces the learners to the topic.

Explain clearly: Break instructions into small steps.

Demonstrate: It is especially important in speaking activities, when learners are often working in pairs or small groups, that they know exactly what to do.

Double check that everyone knows what to do.

Practise the language with the whole class.

Practise pronunciation.

Give them support

Speaking practice

This is the main part of the activity. The learners communicate with each other in pairs or groups.

Give clear signals to start and stop

Circulate and listen: go round while learners are speaking and listen

Don‘t interrupt but carry a piece of paper with you and note down mistakes and problems

Control the activity: Make sure it‘s not too noisy

Make sure English is spoken

Feedback

Bring the class back together

Ask a few learners to report back

Give feedback on the language practised = correct mistakes:

-take notes during practice - do not interrupt the activity

-write mistakes on the board

-learners try to correct them

-explain again if necessary

-focus on pronunciation if necessary

Useful resources

http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Kayi- TeachingSpeaking.html

http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/speaking/teac hing-ideas/

http://www.eslgold.net/speaking.html

http://www.esl-galaxy.com/speaking.html

http://iteslj.org/Lessons/

http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/

http://www.tefl.net/esl-lesson-plans/esl-worksheets- tp.htm

http://bogglesworldesl.com/