Breaking Barriers/Overcoming Fear of Speaking

Speaking in public in our L1 can be intimidating. Some people are naturally shy. But, when it comes to L2, or even L3, the fear of speaking is compounded: What if I make a mistake?

What if someone laughs at my accent? What if…?

Our goal is to build on the language the students already have, and to encourage even the most self-conscious students to slowly build up expressions and lexical chunks in order to improve their oral skills and self – confidence. These lessons are NOT about correcting grammar – our emphasis is on fluency and opening up more channels of communication in junior high. It’s all about having fun with oral interaction in English as a means of communication.