TC: Ask a TESOL Leader

Published on February 15, 2024

A best-selling TESOL author and course instructor shares how to understand your students' hesitance to speak and provides five practical strategies for getting them to open up. The reader's question: My college-level students are very hesitant to speak. They are at an intermediate level of English proficiency, so I know they can converse, but they only speak when called upon. How can I get them to open up?

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TC: PD Corner

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Technology plays a pivotal role in today's English language classroom, but it's clear that a digital divide exists and teachers may be working with limited access to technological tools, training, and internet connectivity. Read on for practical, innovative strategies for incorporating accessible technology into your students’ learning experiences.Read the full article