One of the effective games that support
language learning—Timed Speechs
This game
emphasizes oral proficiency. Student gives a speech for two full minutes. See
how much and how well students can say something. It can be used as a class activity, a homework assignment, or even for assessment.
1) Develop a speech prototype in class.
2) Prepare a written draft based on the
classroom development.
3) Memorize the speech before class.
4) Take two minutes warm-up before presenting.
1)
It
supports speaking improvement.
2)
It
makes mechanical exercises purposeful and exciting.
3)
It
creates a listening opportunity for other learners.
4)
It
gives continuity and progression to learning.
5)
It
makes assessment natural and cumulative.
6)
It
provides a cooperative learning experience.
Tips:
1)
It is
important to follow up on homework assignments. We regularly assign oral
practice as homework. If students are asked to write a passage, they will be
asked to present it memorized in the next class. However due to two
considerations, we prefer the presentation to be timed.
①
The
number of students in class and availability of class time; and
②
Training
fluency of speaking and the natural and logical development of a speech.
2)
The
requirement is to speak as much as possible for two minutes on a given topic.
Of course, at early stages of learning, the speech will have to be developed in
class, edited, prepared and memorized at home.
3)
It is
not advisable to let students memorize a wrong sentence. Practice certainly
will not lead to perfection if practice is done wrongly.
4)
Also,
two minutes of warm up in class before presentations will help to relax the
nerves and yield better performances.
5)
If a
student finishes the prepared story less than two minutes, then he or she
should try to add more relevant language. This is an opportunity to develop
proficiency and flexibility when speaking naturally.
Note:
If the class is too large, divide it into groups of
four. Designate one person as a time keeper.
However, the teacher must walk around the room and try
to listen to some of every speech.
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