Essential Speaking SkillsPractical and easy to use, Essential Speaking Skills is the definitive guide to teaching speaking to students of English as a second or additional language. Brimming with invaluable advice on teaching approaches and practical classroom ideas and learning activities, the handbook is specifically designed for teachers who teach large classes with very few resources. The clear explanations and the activities are suited to both new and experienced teachers of English, and can be used in junior and senior secondary school classrooms and for adult learners. |
Contents
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3 Some Possible Barriers to Communication and How to Overcome Them | 12 |
4 A Framework for English Lessons | 18 |
5 Classroom Organization | 24 |
6 Correcting during Speaking Activities | 34 |
7 What Teaching Materials Can We Use? | 38 |
Warmers | 45 |
Speaking Fluently | 90 |
12 Using a Text as a Basis for Speaking Activities | 107 |
13 Pronunciation | 124 |
14 Testing Speaking Skills | 144 |
15 Summary and Ways Forward | 155 |
Index of Activities | 157 |
VSO Books | 165 |
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