1. Getting students to do the groundwork before the main discussion begins is a great way to ensure they have plenty to say.
1.1. 1 Topic 2 Short introductory reading, video, picture. 3 Tell them exactly what you want (Questions) 4 They bring something concrete to throw into the class discussion
2. COLLABORATIVE WORK
2.1. Get students to debate all questions or topics in pairs first. Not for long, just a few minutes. Then have them share the results of their conversation with the whole group and build discussion on that.
2.2. When you ask them in front of the whole class, they are already prepared. They do not have to think something up on the spot and they are not totally responsible for what they say, since it is the result of a joint effort.
3. ROLE PLAYS
3.1. This gets students out of themselves and their inhibitions. It is also massively fun, To generate maximum confidence and facilitate speaking.
3.1.1. This will give them a chance to run through some ideas with someone in the same situation and give them confidence they might lack if just thrown straight in.
4. DETAILED TASK SUMMERY
4.1. This task centers on the students’ creativity in thinking up their own ideas. But it is also important to give them a structure to work around.
4.1.1. Write them a summary. Preferably type it up in advance, You can project it if you have a screen and monitor at your disposal. If not, write up a brief on the board and talk them through it.
5. KINDLE THE FIRE
5.1. Don’t expect the fire of conversation to erupt where you want or expect it to.
5.1.1. Learn to plan speaking sessions as a series of activities and opportunities carefully prepared to provide the sparks of discussion
6. PREPARATION TASK FOR HOMEWORK
6.1. Get students to provide the content! It will then be much easier to encourage them to tear into it and get talking!
7. WARM UP
7.1. Having a good starting point in each class, whether with something fun like a video, a song or a game, makes students relate more to the topics of the class, and also gain more confidence with what will be seen in this
7.1.1. A warm up of only 5 minutes can bring motivation and joy in a 2-hour class, so it is quite important to start each class dynamically
8. BUILD CONFIDENCE
8.1. Many times students are afraid of making mistakes for fear of the "consequences", creating an environment of trust where the person feels comfortable will make him develop his communication in a better way.
8.1.1. In addition, this makes the class flow in a better way, likewise we can create a more bearable learning for both the student and the teacher
9. VARY
9.1. Varying the formats of teaching is decisive when we want to create an enjoyble learning environment.
9.1.1. Working in pairs or in groups, watching a movie, listening to a song, or even reading an article. These are different formats where students can learn and get out of the daily routine.
10. BE APROCHABLE AND FRIENDLY
10.1. Students underestimate their speaking skills or they can feel they can't reach a good level of speaking.
10.1.1. As teachers, we have to be aware of this situation and try to do as comfortable as possible in the classroom. Thank them for participating is a good way to make them feel good. Being friendly all the time with a lot of patience is important.
11. LEARN THEIR NAMES
11.1. To laern students names is important if we want to make them feel comfortable and create a good participation in the classroom.
11.1.1. Calling their names to answer questions is better than calling nobody, so nobody will answer. Calling them by their names makes them feel important and stimulates participation and feedback.