Applying the “long term patient, short term impatient” mindset to second language acquisition

Applying the “long term patient, short term impatient” mindset to second language acquisition
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This post will help you to encourage students to speak, so they are interested and willing to take part in Speaking practice.
We first empathize with students. Get them feel comfortable so they feel motivated to speak aloud in the target language.
By doing so, you develop mutual trust between you and your students.
Eyes also communicate! Remember to establish good eye contact with your class – Ask them to look at you – Stand where they can all see you.
Be genuine. Mean it when you say: Good! or Well done! through eye contact.
Students will notice you’re carefully listening to them,
and that you’re coming out of authenticity.
In most cases they tend to be shy to speak.
Have you noticed that accuracy is more important than fluency for them?
Let’s reassure students that it’s okay to make mistakes.
Speaking aloud in the target language is rather challenging,
so encourage and praise them for their efforts.
We can help them feel less anxious if they have a clear Speaking Assignment goal.
Make sure they have the language they need and give them a bit of time to prepare.
Feel free to check this post on creating Speaking Assignments with purpose.
… or maybe hand out things or move around the classroom,
so they feel heard and seen.
They’ll feel respected that way,
and more involved in the Speaking practice.
The more you involve your students, the more motivated they’ll get.
Ask them about their interests, likes or dislikes,
so you create a Speaking Assignment which relates to their lives or experience.
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