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Robbie Lee Sabnani

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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.

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How do teachers develop Young Learners’ speaking skills?

For young language learners particularly, speaking is an essential skill. The ability to communicate well enables them to participate in discussions with their teachers and peers. It is the main means through which they highlight misconceptions, clarify their doubts and develop their mastery of the curriculum. They raise queries and respond to questions to demonstrate their understanding and, in so doing, deepen their comprehension of the curriculum. This article shares reflections from observations of experienced teachers’ practices to develop Young Learners’ speaking competence. The findings are drawn from EFL and bilingual ELL primary school teachers’ practices. The article highlights how...

Teaching speaking to Young Learners

The article looks at affective and cognitive factors which may limit their participation in conversations and affect the effectiveness of their interactions with others.

Developing Young Learners’ critical thinking for speaking

The article advocates an approach to teaching young learners which takes advantage of their prior knowledge. It also helps develop their critical thinking

Technology to develop speaking in the new era of teaching

A combination of synchromous and asynchronous activities allows learners to develop, improve and  correct their oral skills with help from classmates and teacher. The approach is based around the State Elaborate Explain structure.

Teaching ideas to develop speaking competence

Robbie Lee Sabnani discusses ways to improve students’ thinking and oral skills.