Abstract
How teachers can make their lessons effective by different speaking activities and give students a chance for speaking without fear. There are two main reasons for getting students to speak during a lesson. Giving students practice of language items (vocabulary, grammar functions etc.) – a language practice aim, and developing student’s ability to speak fluently and interactively – a speaking fluency aim. In this article it will be presented some great speaking fluency activities which turn to be quite successful for any lesson. The learning outcome is for students to gain confidence in speaking English.
Highlights
Why are your students studying English? Would you agree that most students want to improve their speaking skills, overcome the language barrier and speak fluently? Fluency, which is defined as “being able to speak and write quickly or in a given language”, helps learners to feel confident while having a conversation in the target language
Each teacher must think of a range of techniques and strategies which will equip students with the possibility to improve their fluency
Each lesson must include an activity to practice speaking for fluency
Summary
Why are your students studying English? Would you agree that most students want to improve their speaking skills, overcome the language barrier and speak fluently? Fluency, which is defined as “being able to speak and write quickly or in a given language”, helps learners to feel confident while having a conversation in the target language. Because it maximizes student talking time and I feel this is the best way to engage all the learners in class. Students walk around the class and ask one question to a different person each time. Students love this activity because it allows them to walk around the class and talk to some of their friends. Speed Dating Make a list of questions and students sit down with a partner for a minute or two.
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