THE ROLE OF INTERACTION IN ELT

Many times we are not aware that our speaking time in our English classroom is too long, and we don't

 create opportunities to allow our students to express themselves. We should foster not only student-

teacher interaction but also student-student interaction.   Giving positive feedback, enhancing our time

 management skills, and increasing motivation is crucial to make the students eager to participate. 

But why is peer interaction so important?  

Well, for one thing, learners in peer-to-peer contexts get to talk more frequently. They have longer

 turns, and more of them build on each other's knowledge. This is quite different from teacher-teacher

 interactions. In fact, research has shown that in peer interactions learners exhibit much greater

 complexity in their language and variety when compared to speaking to native speakers.  Yet, what's

 more important to remember here is that in these situations learners are not just practicing using the

 language. They are communicating and experimenting, taking risks, and making mistakes.-core criteria

 for successful language learning. This is possible because learners are in control of their language

 learning and can create a space where they feel safe to play with the language and consolidate their

 knowledge.

But how can we encourage students to participate in our Language classes? Watch the videos and find out !!