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Category Archives: Speaking
la luz
No, this is not a post about a song by Juanes. “La luz” is an integral part of my classes, and I don’t think I’ve ever officially described it. It looks like this: It’s nothing more than a cheap battery … Continue reading
Story-based Speaking Assessment
I’ve used several methods for evaluating speaking over the years. I tried something new recently, and I was pleased with the results. It is similar to a homework assignment that students completed earlier in the year. The level of student … Continue reading
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Keeping in touch
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Google Voice. Here’s a way I’m using it to keep in touch with students during a break. I created a Google Voice activity and used twitter to notify students about it. … Continue reading
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A true friend always listens
Here’s an idea that’s just quirky enough to work. I wanted to do a quick retell/speaking practice, and I wanted all students to speak. I passed out little paper cutouts of the outline of a man and told students he … Continue reading
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Entrevista con Dr. Phil
After reading the story about the woman who was in love with a duck (last post), we completed this activity. Students work in pairs to complete two interviews. In the first, one student is Dr. Phil and the other is … Continue reading
Interviews
We began the speaking component of the final evaluation today. Students must participate in an interview with me. The interview is one quarter of the exam grade and is worth 25 points, which are divided equally among the following categories. … Continue reading
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¿Dónde está Waldo?
We’re getting ready for final exams next week. As I did with the third quarter exams, I will be measuring students’ proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The speaking component will be a one-on-one interview with me. One of … Continue reading
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Mock Trial
The following activity is an output exercise, not input. I use it in TPRS classes as an evaluation tool. However, it is one of my favorite output activities that we do. The file describing the unit is about 15 pages … Continue reading
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Show and Tell
Show and Tell is an activity that is used in many language classrooms. We’ve done it a couple times in level 3 this year, and I’ve been pleased. It is a good way for me to evaluate speaking, and the … Continue reading
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Google Voice
A recent email from a listserv reminded me of an activity I’ve been meaning to try – Google Voice. I set up a Google Voice account and number awhile ago but had never used it. Google Voice (here) is a … Continue reading
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Bryan Kandel TPRS 