Professional Development

for English Teachers

The 29th P.A.R.K. Conference

Small talk: encouraging communication in the classroom

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Michael Tomlinson

KEY WORDScommunication, activities, listening, speaking skills

AGE GROUPSvery young learners, young learners, teens

CEFR LEVELSA0, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

AUDIENCEmixed

Children and young people love communicating, so it’s just a question of getting them to do it in English! Through practical examples and hands-on activities, this session will look at improving engagement and speaking skills. We will cover the different areas of communication our students need to focus on: listening, speaking and how to successfully bring the two skills together in pairs, small groups and whole classes.

Michael Tomlinson has been teaching English since 1989. He has worked in the UK, Turkey, Spain and Sweden, with students of all ages and levels. He is currently a teacher at Star English, Murcia. He has also led numerous teacher training talks and workshops across the world. His publications include two seven level primary courses, Power Up and Kid's Box, both co-authored with Caroline Nixon.