Teaching for the Test:  Preparation for Speaking Proficiency Exams

Presented by: Shannon Lemons

Target Language: English (ESL/EFL) or Japanese

Context: EFL to children and adults at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities

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Session Description

An introduction to strategies for teaching students how to succeed on the speaking portion of English Proficiency Tests, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) using techniques applicable both in the classroom and at home.  

Presentation Video

https://mediaspace.msu.edu/id/1_9p7lq5b4

Watch the video – MediaSpace link:

https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/FLEx+Conference+-+Fall+2024+-+Shannon+Lemons/1_9p7lq5b4

Participation

Padlet 1: Give feedback on a sample student self-Introduction

Padlet 2: What strategies do you use to prepare students for the test in various communicative modes?

Padlet screenshot - what feedback would you give this student?

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