Teaching Techniques: Beat the Clock
Activity
Resource
This teaching technique uses a timer to challenge students to sustain an English-language group discussion for progressively longer periods. Adaptable to different ages and proficiency levels, “Beat the Clock” builds fluency, confidence, equal participation, and authentic conversation skills.
Author:
Alexis Cullerton; Inés Torres de Muñoz
Downloadable Resources
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| etf_53_4_pg37-42_508_0.pdf | 239.49kb | Download |
English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 4
This issue of English Teaching Forum explores ways to promote learner autonomy and active participation through student-created materials, visual prompts, and an innovative listening activity.