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Below you can find a series of short programmes in TV documentary style on the topic of ‘Teaching Speaking' with footage of and interviews with Thai teachers of English from state primary and secondary schools, interspersed with commentary from a UK teacher trainer. There are 9 programmes (about 6 minutes each) on different aspects of teaching speaking in the English language classroom. You can find more information on our Training Videos page.

We also have a series of interviews with teachers from different countries around the world: Teachers' Stories.

1 Introduction  
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Getting your students speaking

This programme introduces the Teaching Speaking series by looking at some of the challenges that English language teachers face around the world.

Average: 3.6 (168 votes)
2 Rapport  
Training videos

Empathy, Authenticity and Respect - a good EAR

Teacher-trainer John Kay talks about the keys to establishing a good rapport with your students - and how that can help them learn.

Average: 3.8 (59 votes)
3 Pronunciation - individual sounds  
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Teaching students to form sounds

Which sounds are difficult for your students and how can you help them improve their pronunciation?

Average: 3.7 (80 votes)
4 Pronunciation - stress and intonation  
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Helping your students learn English rhythms

How intonation works in English and how to help your students learn it.

Average: 3.9 (74 votes)
5 Techniques  
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Group work, warmers and controlled practice

Some simple ways to make speaking activities work.

Average: 3.6 (53 votes)
6 Activities  
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Debates, stories and information gaps

Using differences between people to create real communication.

Average: 3.6 (48 votes)
7 Monitoring  
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Your students are on task - now encourage them!

How do you know if speaking activities are successful?

Average: 3.9 (32 votes)
8 Fluency  
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Effective communication

Helping students get their message across in English.

Average: 3.6 (63 votes)
9 Feedback  
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Teacher-led feedback and student-led feedback

How do your students know what they did badly and what they did well?

Average: 3.5 (105 votes)
Ayneabeba Andualem, Ethiopia  

Ayne's interest in English began at primary school where his English teacher inspired him to choose English teaching as a profession. Ayne sees interaction as a key factor to help teachers change and develop as professionals.

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