Techniques for teaching conversational english effectively

Ministry of Education has set a target of disciplines: Program in English at secondary school education to form and develop in students the knowledge and basic skills in English and inte

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HÓA

PHÒNG GD&ĐT HOẰNG HÓA

SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM

TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHING CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH EFFECTIVELY

Người thực hiện: Nguyễn Thị Phượng Chức vụ: Giáo viên

Đơn vị công tác: Trường THCS Hoằng Phúc SKKN thuộc môn:Tiếng Anh

THANH HÓA NĂM 2018

Contents

1 Opening

- The reason selectionthemes

- The purpose of the study

- Research subjects

- Research methods

- New points

2 Contents

2.1.Rationale

2.2.The problems of the situation

2.3.Experiences and solutions

2.4.The effectiveness of the initiative

3.Conclusion and Proposal

- Conclusion

- Proposal

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1_ OPENING

- THE REASON SELECTION THEM ES

Nowadays, more and more people are learning English for different Purposes English is the language used in many countries and it becomes

a native language of many countries,it is the common language of communication in the whole world

With the trend of international integration, Viet Nam is increasingly promoting the full potential in all fields Spoken languagebecome an effective tool an uncompromising strength In addition to their mother tongue, and people of Vietnam have considered English as a second communication language, English is an official and compulsory language at schools from primary school

We also determinedthat the position of the subject for the general development of society: as a tool to facilitate integration with the international community and the region; access to information and international science and technology; approach advanced cultures as well as important international events Ministry of Education has set a target of disciplines: Program in English at secondary school education to form and develop in students the knowledge and basic skills in English and intellectual qualities needed to further education or go into working life

The news points in this topic is promoting personal learning and creativity

of students: The important thing that contributes to effective language acquisition is their own learning method Teachers need to help them be aware

of the nature of language acquisition and encourage them to find the most appropriate learning method for themselves; Teach them self-study methods and learning tips and communication practices

Personally, as a teacher of English at secondary school, I understand typical methods of the subject Along with practical teaching experience teaching, I always study and explore improving the quality of teaching English department With these criteria, I strong research topic: Some experiences in teaching English dialogues at secondary schools”

- THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Dialogue is a special kind of discourse that enables people with different perspectives and worldviews to work together

Dialogic teaching certainly aims to improve pupil’s powers of communication, but it aims to do much more than that

Pupils should be acquainted with some peculiarities of the spoken language, otherwise they will not understand it when hearing and their own speech will be artificial

gives them a chance for advancement or promotion in their

professional life

- RESEARCH SUBJECTS

Hoang Thang Secondary School’s Students ( Inter-school ) - Class 6B

- REASEARCH METHODS

+ Teaching’s experience

+ Researchdocument

+ Supervise colleagues

2- CONTENT

2.1RATIONALE

At school, English as a discipline,it has its own characteristics, creating curiosity enamored with Students but they also met with many problems when

they learning English, especially, the difficulties of English syntax and it makes leaners easy to neglect their study Therefore, teachers as an artist, need

to recognize a subtle, sensitive to objects, can give students the excitement and interested in his special subject

Central Resolution II_Session VII, prescribed teaching methods change in the direction of “Fix the way to indoctrinate, train lines into the creative thinking of students,step by step application of advanced methods and modern methods in the teaching process” This orientation has been institutionalized in law Education,a 24, 25, clause: “Methods ofgeneral education to promote position,self-discipline,initiative and creativity of students I accordance with the characteristics of each layer school subjects Fostering self-learning methods,applied skills training into practice the knowledge, the emotional impact brought joy, excitement for students”

Stemming from the point “learner-centered”, approach to teaching and learning has changed fundamentally The teachers are not only ones who hold the knowledge and impart knowledge that is only ainstructor, facilitator, mentor and inspector…The learners are no longer passive recipients of knowledge acquisition the center of the teaching process,the creativity in the learning process to achieve their academic goals Foreign language teaching in general and English in particular, the innovative teaching method is very clear and especially important in communicating in the language From the points

on the students directly involved flexibility to create the joy, excitement in learning English

2.2 THE PROBLEMS OF THE SITUATION

Now, teachers are mostly young, dynamic, creative and enthusiastic in teaching.In recent years, the English teaching at school has driven the transformation of active learning activities for students

Some teachers have rotate due to work,family work so they are dominated,limited to invest in teaching in somewhat

The number of students have seriously conscious about the subject are small

The students’habit when they meet the dialogues, they only skim then solving exercises attached.If teachers do not really pay attention on their lesson plans and investment for the students, the conversation is easily forgotten.In practically, students have passive habits,accustomed to listen,take notes like a copy Most of them do not have the habits of actively explore,discover if lessons are not assigned or if there is also tasked confused while solving problems.They do not boldly express their thoughts, feelings, interests, attitudes in individual in public Students aware of preparing the lesson is not good, still exists bad habit-waiting for knowledge from the teacher.If they meet troubles they will wait for an explanation from their teacher

*Reality:

Pros: Young teachers should approach new ones,agile information

technology innovation to investment for the lessons Therefore, the application

of the topic is necessary Students are keen on the new ones on their own, especially giving their comments

Cons: Teachers have to rotate due to work so the time to work is

uninterrupted Some others, because of their housework, so they are dominated, limited time to invest in teaching in somewhat, the fear of the class’ noise, time –consuming

Students not only have the habit of passive activity group but also reply

on their friends, they shy, so giving their speech is limited

Thus, when teachers organize activities to prevent students from the positive reaction occurs and if it happens,trying to encourage, motivate, reward for those students more positive response

In urban areas, English has become more urgent needs of the people Many centers and clubs are opened around to meet the aspirations of all classes

of people On the other hand, in remote areas such as mountains, islandsto English learners is new, strange So, Whose interest are created for learning objects is not easy

English is rather interesting subject, requires diligence and hard work from the learners Create marks for students from acquiring new ones right way and help them remember and inculcate is disturbed beliefs, concerns of teachers On the way to explore the experience, accumulated learning materials and experienced colleagues attend professional training courses of the ThanhHoa Education and Training Department-Hoang Hoa Education and Training Bureau, I have adopted a combination of modern teaching methods, learning the games, learning to play the lessons that inspire the highest object

in the process of learning and experimentation in the classroom, I have achieved quite good results Students are more interested in learning English, more inspiration and more boldly Many students also have achieved good points Heavily feeling with a foreign language class and it has not even proved my direction is right

2.3.EXPERIENCES AND SOLUTIONS

*Experience:

a.Task study

-The task of reasoning: System of a number of theoretical issues concerning the procedure and trainingactivities for the steps in teaching English conversation at secondary school

- Practical tasks:

+ Explore and how students access to secondary school volumes in the conversation

+ To propose several ways to introduce, practice conversation

b.Specific content topics

- Firstly: Characteristics of conversation

- Secondly: Approach the conversation

- Thirdly: If the role of play in practice conversation

-Fourthly: Describe how to conduct a conversation taught in three steps: introduction, practice and produce speech

- Finally: Present and operational procedures for the processing steps and how new words, new structures in conversation

c.Research methods:

Theoretical research methods:

Reading research, curriculum issues related to research methods in analysis,synthesis, comparison, modeled to draw the theoretical issues-oriented

in nature as the basic to solve problems, tasks

Survey Methods:

Find out the status of teaching and learning of teachers and students acquire specific knowledge in order todiscover new problems to be solved, determine the common cause, to prepare for the trials next step follow

Method conversation:

Talking to colleagues about the advantages and difficulties in the preparation of lectures, teaching and using new methods available today

Methods of observation:

Through the weather forecast now, sports instructors can directly observe students status Consequently know all the ability to acquire, capture knowledge through lectures Besides learning to require and colleagues discovered the limitations in teaching

Method of assessment:

Through the lessons of themselves, colleagues and students test survey

In addition, during this research topic I also used to coordinate other methods such as creating games, teaching tips…

*SOLUTIONS

- Recognizing general conversation about teaching dialogues at secondary school:

The purpose of teaching dialogues is to help students develop the skills in listening, speaking ( especially speaking), consistent with the level and age of thestudents,help students acquire and exchange conditions information and improve their English, know more about the society

Conversation is words between at least two people with the changing role ( with the speaker and the listener )

The conversation typically requires the immediate response of language habits,so the conversation does not require advance preparation

Language in the dialogue is shortened The word wedge, since the buffer is used as a mean of language support

The expressive elements such as gestures, facial expressions, accent,intonation support the quality and effectiveness of words in dialogues

The structures of conversation are completely different from the structures of reading The words in the dialogue are known as pithiness style The main activitiesof the conversation are work in pairs, in groups and role play

- Approach the conversation:

Step 1 Presentation

Attracted the students’

interest Created the need to communicate to students

Encourage students to think about topics that they will learn

Introduce topic of conversation, contextual, character

Give the suggestions

Introduce new words

Step 2 Practice

Help students:

- Understand the contents of the conversation

- Learn by heart the dialogues

Know manipulate structures in conversation form to build the same conversation under the guidance of the teacher

Practice speaking through:

- Practice with teacher’s guide

- Practice in freedom

Step3 Production Help students develop the

ability to communicate

- Do exercises

- Practice

- The procedure steps and activities for teaching conservation:

We can use many different techniques to introduce a conversation and engaging appropriately for specific students.Here are some suggestions to introduce the conversation:

a Using visuals: use the pictures or use real objects to introduce:

Using paintings, introducing the characters and context of the conversation

Use picturesque characters,introducing the characters and context by placing them questions to answer base on competition

Use visual appliances as real paintings or objects,join in the conversation

b Using cassettes:

- Play the tape for them to hear the model conversation

- Reading sample conversation follow the character’s voice in the conversation

- Role play the dialogues with students ( eg: Teacher can play as a salesgirl and a student who play your customer )

- Let student role play

c Practice:

For example: Unit 11- A2- P.116 (English 6)

One of the following activities may be used:

- Using two characters: Ba- a student and Salesgirl Introducing context and character: Three are in the food store, she wants to buy beef, butter and eggs Let's listen to the conversation between Ba and her (Pictures)

- Using painting: Ba and Salesgirl He is standing at the counter Ask questions for students based on responses Here are some suggested questions: (Ask and Answer)

Who is this? (Point to Three)

Who is this? (Point to her sales)

Or: What can you see in the picture?

What is Ba doing?

What is the salesgirl doing?

- Using real objects: 200 grams of beef, dozen eggs Introduce the character and context of the conversation by giving an incomplete conversation (dialogue build)

Salesgirl: Can I help you?

Ba: Yes, I’d like _, please

Salesgirl: How much do you want?

Ba: _

Salesgirl: Two hundred grams of beef Is there anything else?

Ba: Yes, I need _

Salesgirl: How many do you want?

Ba: _, please

- Use two paintings: Three and she sell He was standing at the counter The teacher asks questions and answers and asks the students to reassemble them to complete the conversation

Example: Unit 10- A3- P.105 (English 6)

- Using paintings, machines and cassette tapes: Character and context introduction: Nam, Lan, Ba are in a restaurant Then the teacher opens the computer for students to listen and remind students to pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation of the dialogue

Along with two excellent students in the class to form a conversation