Teaching Listening and Speaking in Second and Foreign Language Context
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7. Teaching Interactive Speaking and Listening

Activity: "Don't Mention It!"

This picture-based speaking activity is called “Don’t Mention It!”. It involves an information gap. Students must speak clearly and listen carefully to complete the task successfully.

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Using Logic Puzzles to Promote L2 Interaction

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Useful resources

https://www.transcribeme.com/blog/getting-it-right-the-art-of-verbatim-transcription
https://www.transcribe.com/verbatim-vs-non-verbatim-transcription-what-is-the-difference/
Chewbacca and Han Solo - A contingent conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3tP1Xh7_C4
For activities re: teaching and speaking in content lessons: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/speaking-and-listening-content-area-learning
Ideas about increasing interaction for language learners: https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/increase-student-interaction-think-pair-shares-and-circle-chats