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“Step Aside, Teacher! I’m In Charge Now!”

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by Katherine Reilly, ELT Author & Teacher Trainer

As the school year neared its end, my younglings burst into the classroom, sweaty and exhaling heavily after playing under the warm early June sun.

“How was your break?” I teased them, fully aware that their minds were now preoccupied with games and laughter. In all honesty, whose weren’t? Summer was just upon us and we were well into the final lessons of the year.

It was now time for my students to demonstrate how well they had become accustomed to taking the initiative in class. Not an easy endeavour, mind you, but one worth striving for.

“Here we go! The following text is about recycling. Any preference on how to work on it?” I asked.

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Would You Rather? B2-C2 Speaking Task

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Want to engage your students in speaking? Here are 8 sets of topics – 5 questions each. Write the topics on the board. Have each student choose a topic. They must then respond to the first available question of the topic. Once the questions of a topic have all been answered, the teacher erases the topic from the board. The questions are for C2 level students and competent B2 learners. Happy speaking!

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ENBI Workshop Materials: Teaching With Purpose

What a session! After 6 productive hours of analysis, contmeplation, exchange, and production, I can honestly say that we have reached new heights in language teaching. A huge thank you to all who participated. I have no words to thank you for your love and dedication. All workshop materials can be downloaded from the link below. Many wishes for health, prosperity, and success. May our paths cross again soon!

Webinar-Workshop MaterialsDownload