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Tag Archives: teaching speaking
5 Things to Talk About in ESL Class
A. C. Kemp
Sometimes the biggest challenge in a speaking class is running out of things to talk about! This month, I’d like to share some ideas that get the conversation going. These activities are all appropriate for online or in-person classes.
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Tagged as classroom activities, speaking, speaking activities, teaching speaking
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7 Steps to Increasing Active Spoken Vocabulary
A. C. Kemp
Most students have a much larger passive than active vocabulary, but increasing active spoken vocabulary can be difficult. Though using new words in writing is lower stakes than in speaking, with only peer review partners and the teacher seeing potential … Continue reading
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Tagged as ESL vocab, speaking, speaking activity, speaking strategies, teaching speaking, vocabulary acquisition, vocabulary activity
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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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6 Tips for Successful Online Presentations
A. C. Kemp
Few activities in the ESL speaking class are as challenging for students as presentations. Giving one can be overwhelming because it involves so many different skills—from fluency, pronunciation, and grammar to clear organization and smooth delivery. Giving a presentation online … Continue reading
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
3 More Easy Improv Warm-ups for Speaking Classes
A. C. Kemp
Last month, I wrote about four simple, silly improv warmups to get students active and engaged. This month, I’d like to continue with three more: Diddy-Diddy-Dum, Energy Circle, and Five Things. All three games are low stakes and noncompetitive. There’s … 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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Tagged as online activities, speaking, speaking activities, teaching speaking, teaching speaking online, warm-up activities
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