Developing speaking skills in online lessons is different from in a face-to-face class, but it is still possible. A little creativity and imagination are needed on the part of the teacher and the learners. This guide provides some useful ideas for developing this skill online.
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Online interaction
Hi Alejandro
Teacher-student interaction online can work exactly like in a face to face classroom if the teacher is giving an explanation or eliciting ideas from learners. It's true that one-to-one teacher-student interaction can be a bit different, but learners can still get personalised attention from teachers online, even in big groups - especially if you use breakout rooms and use them as an opportunity to give more feedback and interact with your students.
Hope you found this resource useful!
Cath
TeachingEnglish team
Debby Berry
These are awesome. I will put the into practice with my online students. Thank you.
Maximising Speaking Opportunities in Online Lessons
Thanks for sharing the ideas for synchronous and asynchronous speaking activities. I will certainly try out with my students.
Student vs student interaction and what about teacher/student interaction when it is online.