SANAKO Study 1200

Preparing students for Speaking Tests

How is it done at present?

A common methodology is;

• STEP 1 – The teacher creates a list of typical questions for each topic along with suggested answers.

• STEP 2 – The students take a copy and add their own answers during class and at home.

• STEP 3 – The teacher conducts a series of one-to-one mock test sessions.

... as shown in more detail on the following slides.

The teacher creates a list of typical questions for each topic along with suggested answers.

The students take a copy and add their own answers during class and at home.

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The teacher conducts a series of one-to-one mock test sessions.

This is a tried and tested method for MANY years so why do we need to change things?

The need for change ...

• SAVE TIME

– How much time does it take to interview students one by one?

• IMPROVE STUDENT ORACY

– Students don’t actually hear themselves speaking very often

• MEET YOUR STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

– Students want to make use of technology anytime, anywhere

How can Study 1200 help?

• It builds upon tried and tested methods – it does not replace what you already do!

• Students can practice as often as they wish in order to improve their oracy skills in their own time

• It makes use of familiar technology in the home

• It significantly reduces student anxiety

• It can definitely improve results

Let us show you how .... Please click the box below to play the video

Using Study 1200 to prepare your students for the speaking tests

Building upon what you already do ...

• Record your existing written questions using the Tutor Player and save as MP3

• Students will create text answers to the various questions• Students will then use Voice Insert to record these answers to

the teacher recording and save as MFF• Students can then use Study LITE at home or on any PC in the

school to carry on or have another go• Students send (via email or VLE usually) the teacher their file• Teachers use Voice Insert to provide qualitative feedback and

this iterative process continues ......

• Click the loudspeaker icon to listen to a typical audio file created using the above sequence. Beeps have been inserted to highlight the various stages listed above. Many apologies to any linguists for my poor effort !!!

SANAKO Study 1200How is it done at present?Slide Number 3Slide Number 4Slide Number 5The need for change ...How can Study 1200 help?Let us show you how .... Please click the box below to play the videoBuilding upon what you already do ...