Digital Teacher English Language Lab – Speaking
When?
- Tutorials, seminars, presentations
- Q & A in lectures
- One-to-one sessions (personal tutor, doctor, employer etc.)
- Class group discussions
- Group task work
Issues
- Lack of confidence
- Uncertain about -timing/vocabulary/interaction
- Decoding of non-verbal information
- Lack of knowledge of presentation skills
Importance
- Most obvious skill
- Most interactive skill
- Develops understanding through communication
- Develops inter-personal skills (team working)
- Used in assessment
Take every opportunity to speak
- Ask questions!
- Use Academic Skills resources (presentation space)
- Observe native speakers
- Repeat
- Ask for clarification
