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What should teachers do to prompt students to speak more during speaking activities?
What should teachers do to prompt students to speak more during speaking activities?
- Speak a lot in class to model correct language use
- Provide written feedback on students' presentations
- Correct every pronunciation mistake immediately
- Ask eliciting questions like 'What do you mean?' (correct)
Why should teachers reduce their speaking time in class when focusing on speaking activities?
Why should teachers reduce their speaking time in class when focusing on speaking activities?
- To allow students more time to practice speaking (correct)
- To avoid interacting with students
- To discourage students from participating
- To show dominance in the classroom
What is the purpose of providing vocabulary beforehand for speaking activities?
What is the purpose of providing vocabulary beforehand for speaking activities?
- To overwhelm students with new words
- To make the activities boring
- To prevent students from speaking
- To help students prepare and use relevant terms during the activities (correct)
When should teachers correct pronunciation mistakes made by students during speaking activities?
When should teachers correct pronunciation mistakes made by students during speaking activities?
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How can teachers ensure that students are on the right track during group speaking activities?
How can teachers ensure that students are on the right track during group speaking activities?
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What is the benefit of involving speaking activities outside of class?
What is the benefit of involving speaking activities outside of class?
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Why is it important for teachers to indicate positive signs when commenting on a student's response?
Why is it important for teachers to indicate positive signs when commenting on a student's response?
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What role does asking eliciting questions play in students' language development during speaking activities?
What role does asking eliciting questions play in students' language development during speaking activities?
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