Teacher talk - Encouraging speaking | TeachingEnglish | British Council

The theme of this video is encouraging speaking. Adam Simpson, Lizzie Pinard, Rachael Roberts and George Chilton look at why some students are reluctant to use English. They then provide a number of fun and useful activities that can be used to encourage them to speak more in English.

What activities do you use to help your students feel more confident using spoken English in class? Why not write your favourite speaking activities below in the comments.

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