Professional Development

for English Teachers

The 29th P.A.R.K. Conference

How to get students (and teachers) speaking clearly

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David Fisher

KEY WORDSpresentation skills, self-confidence, speaking

AGE GROUPSteens, young adults, adults

CEFR LEVELSA2, B1, B2, C1, C2

AUDIENCEmixed

Teachers often tell students to speak up, be clear, don't mumble, etc. But speaking clearly is an art that needs to be taught and practised, especially in the context of a school where students are more often told to sit still and be quiet (even by the same teacher).\nThis workshop will introduce a few simple techniques that teachers can use to help their students speak as clearly as possible.

David Fisher is the founder and director of The Bear Educational Theatre. He has worked professionally as a teacher and as an actor. His teacher-training work focuses on the rich overlap between the worlds of education and entertainment.