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TESOL English Language Bulletin- 5 practical ways teachers can respond to, 'I don't get it.' 13 April 2021
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Tag Archives: speaking activities
4 Activities to Practice Simple Past and Present Perfect
A. C. Kemp
English has 12 tenses: the simple, progressive, perfect, and perfect progressive forms of past, present, and future. Fortunately, the students in my intermediate speaking classes can communicate their ideas clearly with only seven: three simple, three progressive, and present perfect. … Continue reading
6 Tips for Teaching Impromptu Speaking
A. C. Kemp
ELs are often called on to speak extemporaneously in content classes. They might be asked to outline a scientific process, explain a literary term, or compare two historical events. Having to speak without preparation can be stressful, even in your … Continue reading
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The Polar Challenge Game for EL Collaboration
A. C. Kemp
You may have played the “desert island” game before: You’re put in a group and asked to work together to choose a limited number of items you’d want to have with you if you were stuck on a desert island … Continue reading
4 Easy Improv Warm-ups for Speaking Classes
A. C. Kemp
It can be tough to get students excited about learning, and in this time of online classes, with students sitting in front of a screen all day, it’s even tougher. However, a fun warm-up activity can raise energy and interest … Continue reading
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3 Speaking Skills for the First Day of Class: Hit the Ground Running
A. C. Kemp
For many of us, the first day of school is fast approaching. The first class is crucial because it sets the tone for the rest of the semester. Therefore, we focus on creating a friendly, low-stress environment, setting clear expectations, … Continue reading
3 Online Whiteboard Speaking Games
A. C. Kemp
Many of us are now teaching online, and it can be challenging to find ways to engage students who are sitting in front of a computer all day. How can we get students talking with the enthusiasm they have in … Continue reading
On Teaching Speaking: Extemporaneous Speaking
Julie Vorholt
This TESOL Blog series focuses on teaching speaking to English learners. In this TESOL Blog series, Julie Vorholt, editor of New Ways in Teaching Speaking, Second Edition, interviews contributors to the volume and gets some tips from them on teaching … Continue reading
On Teaching Speaking: EL Autonomous Learning With Art
Julie Vorholt
This TESOL Blog series focuses on teaching speaking to English learners. In this TESOL Blog series, Julie Vorholt, editor of New Ways in Teaching Speaking, Second Edition, interviews contributors to the volume and gets some tips from them on teaching … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activity, ESL speaking, self-directed learning, speaking activities, teaching speaking
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