[etni] Encouraging students to converse in English

Hadas,

Although I usually teach younger children in groups I'll try to give you 
some ideas.

1) Write a short dialogue together and perform. Film it and watch it 
together. Some children will do a lot to see themselves on video.
2) Games or chants - Who stole the cookie, Someone's calling my name, etc. 
Also card or board games (Zig Zag has some excellent ones, or games you have 
in the house) played in English. For example, when I play foursomes with my 
students, if they don't ask in English they don't get the card.
3) Ask him to bring a recording of a song he likes in English and learn it 
together. My cd "English is Fun as You Advance" has some very good songs and 
raps for this purpose.
4) If possible, introduce him to a tourist or overseas student or volunteer. 
Prepare some questions in advance for him to ask. He's more likely to speak 
English if he has no choice.

Good luck,

Kara Aharon
Yerucham, Israel
08-6589425, 052-3903306
aharonmk@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.englishfun.net



> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Hadas Y -> Subject:
>
> Dear ETNIers,
> I am a private tutor to an eighth grader. His English is good and he knows
> the grammar rules. His oral understanding is excellent as welll. However, 
> he
> refuses to speak in English, possibly due to shyness.
> If you have any ideas as to how encourage students to converse in English
> (preferably from experience), I would appreciate it if you could write me
> about them.
> Thank you,
> Hadsas
>
>


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