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"I can read and write, but I really can't speak in English"
"I can read and write, but I really can't speak in English"
says 95% of the Israeli population !
says 95% of the Israeli population !
What’s it all about?
What’s it all about?
Speaking Tables improves the level of English conversation between all teachers (NOT just English teachers) and students.
Very important
Great fun!
Improves student-teacher relationships
Various themes to choose from
Light refreshments on the table
Only one rule: you MUST speak in English at all times!
Only one rule: you MUST speak in English at all times!
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Absolutely positively everyone!
Absolutely positively everyone!
Details of the Program
Details of the Program
Schools will receive lists of topics for the tables
Each teacher on his toranut at recess time will choose a topic and go and sit at the table.
Students (only the number of chairs at each table) will sit with peers and the teacher, and speak about the topic IN ENGLISH. (They can also eat…)
All teachers/principals/everyone will speak in English. The idea is fluency and self confidence not necessarily 100% accuracy.
Good for teachers AND students!!!!
This program is a REED program for all schools. The main idea is to create a speaking culture in school - Listening and Speaking.
This program is a REED program for all schools. The main idea is to create a speaking culture in school - Listening and Speaking.
Any teacher can do it.
The idea is to speak with your students in English.
You DO NOT have to be an English teacher. If you make mistakes, that's ok. The idea is to speak.
Some students may even prefer speaking with someone whose English is NOT perfect.
The principal should always be the first one to do this.
The principal should always be the first one to do this.
Have the principal speak with the teachers and explain the program with you.
The "תורנות חצר" is something that teachers do anyway.
This opens a door for teachers to get to know their students better.
Speaking Signs for the Speaking Tables in Schools
Speaking Signs for the Speaking Tables in Schools
Alternatively, you can take the speaking topics, and make them into placemats.
Alternatively, you can take the speaking topics, and make them into placemats.
Listening to your students- Making Connections
Listening to your students- Making Connections
Which one are you in school?
Which one are you in school?
(or somewhere in the middle)
Fluency versus Accuracy
Fluency versus Accuracy
The idea is to be able to get express your idea and have it be comprehended by the listener. We have all used Hebrish at times - and we still all understand. Teachers will be able to communicate in English with their students even and despite the fact that their English is NOT 100% accurate. Explain this to them.
Performance and Competence in Second Language Acquisition
Performance and Competence in Second Language Acquisition
Gillian Brown, Kirsten Malmkjaer, John Williams
Cambridge University Press, 28 Mar 1996 - Education - 215 pages
Quote by Dr. Elana Shohamy, Tel Aviv University
Engaging with your students
Engaging with your students
Finding the time and opportunity to get to know your students
Making connections
A more informal situation
Sharing about yourselves with your students
Being human
Reaching out within your school community
Looking for a more basic level? Use the printable speaking topics, guidelines and assessment provided in the ASK Kit.
Looking for a more basic level? Use the printable speaking topics, guidelines and assessment provided in the ASK Kit.
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