The characteristics of teaching spoken English are as follows:
1. Normative: Teaching spoken English is an important tool for teachers to impart knowledge, skills and ideas, so it must be normative. Teachers need to use standard, clear, and accurate Mandarin and avoid using irregular language forms such as dialects and slang. At the same time, teachers also need to follow the rules of grammar, semantics and pragmatics to ensure the accuracy and fluency of language expression.
2. Scientific nature: Teaching spoken English needs to be scientific, that is, using scientific language to explain and elaborate concepts, principles and facts. Teachers need to use rigorous, concise, and accurate scientific terminology and avoid using vague, ambiguous, or overly subjective language expressions. In addition, teachers also need to choose appropriate language forms and difficulty based on students' age and cognitive level to ensure that students can understand and master knowledge.
3. Inspirational: Teaching spoken English needs to be inspiring, that is, it can guide students to think, explore and innovate. Teachers need to use vivid, vivid, and inspiring language to stimulate students' thinking and interest. At the same time, teachers also need to guide students to actively participate in classroom activities through questions, discussions, etc., and promote students' thinking and expression.
4. Targetedness: Teaching spoken English needs to be targeted, that is, choosing different language expressions for different students and teaching content. Teachers need to choose appropriate language forms and difficulty based on students' age, cognitive level, learning style and other factors to ensure that students can understand and master knowledge. At the same time, teachers also need to choose different language forms and expressions according to different teaching content and teaching objectives to achieve the best teaching effect.
5. Educational: Teaching spoken English needs to be educational, that is, it can educate students ideologically, morally, and emotionally. Teachers need to use educational language to guide students to establish correct values, outlook on life and world view. At the same time, teachers also need to set an example for students through their own words and deeds, and cultivate students' good moral character and behavioral habits.
Tips for teaching spoken English:
1. Clear expression: Teachers need to use simple and easy-to-understand language expressions and avoid using overly complex or professional terms to ensure that students can understand. At the same time, teachers also need to control the speaking speed and volume to maintain a clear and stable voice and intonation.
2. Highlight the key points: Teachers need to highlight the key points in class so that students can clearly understand the key points and difficulties of learning. When explaining the key points, you can slow down the speaking speed, emphasize the tone, or repeat the emphasis multiple times.
3. Interactive communication: Teachers need to focus on interactive communication with students, and guide students to think and express their ideas through questions, discussions, etc. At the same time, teachers also need to provide appropriate feedback and evaluation of students' answers to stimulate students' interest and motivation in learning.
4. Use examples: Teachers can help students better understand and master knowledge by using examples. For example, when explaining mathematical formulas, you can use examples to illustrate how to use the formulas to solve practical problems.
5. Stimulate interest: Teachers need to use vivid, vivid, and inspiring language to stimulate students' interest in learning and curiosity. Students' interest and understanding can be enhanced by telling interesting stories and quoting famous quotes.
6. Grasp the rhythm: Teachers need to grasp the rhythm of the class and avoid speaking too fast or too slow to affect students' attention. At the same time, teachers also need to choose appropriate language forms and difficulty based on students' age and cognitive level to ensure that students can understand and master knowledge.
7. Provide feedback: Teachers need to provide timely feedback and evaluation of students’ answers and performance to help students understand their learning status and shortcomings. At the same time, teachers also need to enhance students' self-confidence and learning motivation through encouragement and praise.