Teaching ideas to develop speaking competence

Dr Robbie Lee Sabnani is a lecturer and programme leader at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Her academic interests include speaking and listening, metacognitive awareness in language learning and the development of teacher expertise. Robbie teaches higher degree, pre- and in-service courses on professional English, communication skills and oracy development, as well as publishing on pedagogical practice and education research. Her recent publications include book chapters with Cambridge University Press and Springer, as well as articles in international journals such as TESOL Quarterly and several others. In recognition of her impactful contributions, she was awarded the prestigious Dean’s Commendation for Research, as well as the distinguished Excellence in Teaching Commendation award.