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 . . .
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