Effective Teacher Talk

Effective Teacher Talk

Do you ever get the feedback that your Teacher Talking Time or TTT is “too high”? While teacher talk is an important and necessary part of teaching, too much of it not only leads to frustrating feedback for teachers but can also demotivate and overwhelm the learners we’re trying to help.

This course will teach you how to:

1. Engage learners by setting up meaningful contexts

2. Give clear instructions for tasks and activities

3. Notice and correct students’ errors

4. Keep learners motivated through praise

5. Increase opportunities for more student talking time


Course duration: 6 weeks

Group size: Up to 20 participants

Delivery: Online via TalentLMS

Certification: 20hr EF teacher training certificate

Assessment: Reflective journal and interview with tutor


By the end of this course you will be better able to do the following:

How to Apply

China Own Teachers

If you work for a China Own school, then you need to apply to this course through OMNI People. (Your application will not be processed if you apply through MS Forms.) See the link here for a guide to this process: Distance Course Application Guide.

China Franchise Teachers

If you work for a China Franchise school, then apply through the MS Forms link here: Distance Course Applications

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