I think it’s very common that a student fails in talking. English is a foreign language. Our students are only beginners. Every one may have troubles in talking. It’s not serious problem. The most important is what can we do when they fail in talking. When a student fails in talking, first, we won’t be angry, we must remain smile. Second, we must know the reason at once. Third, we must think about how to help him or her immediately. I think they are helpful to the students, to me and to the class.
Once， we were practicing a dialogue. Several pairs had done it well. When I asked two students to do it , but one failed in talking. I was surprised, because she is a not bad girl. I thought she could do it well, although she didn’t raised her hand. Why? Her face became red and she was so shy. I realized that she was nervous because she joined the class just a week ago. What should I do? I smiled to her and said,＂Don’t be nervous, I believe you can do it well. Just have a try.＂ But she still kept in silence. I had to let her sit down, but I said to her with a smile on my face, “Listen carefully and later try it again, OK?” She smiled ,too. After another two dialogues , she raised her hand confidently. Did she do a good job? Of course!
Since then, she’s never nevus in class and seldom fails in talking. I think , as a student, she’s successful. As a teacher, I’m successful , too. Yes?
I often say to my students, “In my class, just try your best to express yourselves ,just to speak English loudly , right or false is not the most important, courage and confidence is the most important! Believe you’ll do better and better!” I think my words can help my students keep confident when they fail in talking. Do you think so?
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