Keep Talking

Welcome to the 'Keep Talking' 10th Grade Speaking Program.

We would all agree that there is a need to raise the level of oral proficiency in English among Israeli students, not only in preparation for the oral component of the matriculation exam, but also as preparation for active participation in today's global world. Consequently, one of the national goals for promoting English proficiency is the improvement of students' English speaking skills.

In order to enable our students to speak confidently and fluently, we have to give ample pair and group work speaking activities in our classrooms. These activities need to be relevant and authentic, and provide useful lexical items for students to learn, use and recycle, both inside and outside the classroom. This website aims to provide materials to address this issue. There are lesson plans and additional materials to enrich your lessons and the Keep Talking approved workbooks. Simply browse the pages listed on the site bar above.

Remember you are the English speaking role model for your students. So the more you speak in English the more they will speak in English too.

Good luck and Keep Talking

Jane Cohen and Jennifer Hoyzman (grade10keeptalking@gmail.com)