Sessions

Conversation Class 101

Have you ever walked into a university classroom full of unmotivated, low-level students who are seemingly unwilling or unable to participate in classroom activities? You are not alone. This very common problem has a simple solution. In this presentation, participants will learn how to design simple, student-centered activities that will get students talking with one another, talking with the teacher, and having fun. These activities are not only fun and engaging for university students but also a time-saving tool for busy teachers who are constantly lesson planning. This presentation focuses mainly on partner speaking activities that encourage students to use target vocabulary and add their own personally meaningful details to each answer. The end goal of this presentation is to maximize student talking time and allow students of all levels to participate meaningfully in conversation with their peers.