English Language Training for Primary Teachers Enhancing Classroom Communication Skills Duration: 1 Hour | Interactive & Practical Session
Training Objectives By the end of this session, teachers will be able to: • Use effective English for classroom instructions and interactions • Model correct pronunciation and expressions • Encourage student participation through English • Build confidence in using English as the medium of communication
Why Classroom English Matters • Sets the tone for an English-rich environment • Builds children’s listening and speaking skills naturally • Encourages language immersion • Bridges the gap between learning and usage
Common Classroom English Phrases Greetings: - Good morning, everyone! - How are we feeling today? Instructions: - Open your books to page... - Listen carefully. - Let’s read together. Feedback: - Excellent work! - Let’s try that again. - You’re improving every day!
Activity 1: Replace & Revise Task: Rewrite typical classroom Hindi sentences in English. Example: “Copy likho” → “Write it down.” “Sun rahe ho?” → “Are you listening?” 💡 Objective: Promote spontaneous English usage.
Activity 2: Role Play - Classroom Scenario Pair up and act out a short classroom situation: Scenario examples: • Giving instructions before a game • Conducting a reading activity • Managing classroom discipline 💬 Focus: Tone, clarity, and encouraging words.
Pronunciation Practice Focus on: • Stress and intonation patterns • Common mispronounced words • Phonetic awareness Quick drill: - Comfortable (COM-fter-bl) - Vegetable (VEJ-tuh-bl) - Education (ED-yoo-kay-shn)
Encouraging Students to Speak Strategies: • Ask open-ended questions • Praise attempts, not just accuracy • Use peer interaction and group work • Model English through storytelling and songs
Reflection & Takeaways Reflect: - What new expressions did I learn today? - How can I make my classroom more English-rich? - What challenges do I face in switching to English? 💬 Remember: Practice makes progress, not perfection.
Thank You! “The more you use English, the more natural it becomes.” Keep communicating, keep growing!