DEVELOPING ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE TEFL CLASSROOM

Abstract

The present paper examines the main principles governing the development of speaking skills in learners of English at all levels, through the optic of the Communicative Approach. Dwelling on the importance of teacher and student attitudes towards classroom communication, of ensuring an adequate class atmosphere and context for mea ningful communication, the present author goes on to discuss the most relevant and productive fluency-building activities and techniques meant to train students for meaningful self-expression and communication.

Keywords

• Speaking skills
• fluency
• approp riacy
• free practice
• communication