Communication skills for Teachers of

English

What are some communicative skills ?

O Using target language effectively O Addressing to someone else correctlyO Body language, facial expressionO Pitch tone of voiceO Intrapersonal skills

The Experience of a succesful Englsih TeacherO “With teachers like these, you can do

wonders and produce students who can become powerful communicators”

O Teachers are expected to posses excellent communication skills. It is not just important to give a quality lecture but it is more important for the presentation of a lesson or lecture in class.

O Friendly approach to stablish rapport O Motivate and make them speak

without fear and shynessO Enthusiasm form the students

FindingsO Communication skills are often neglected in

schools and collegesO The students have never had an opportunity to

take part in group discussions, oral presentations, mock interviews, etc.

O Some teachers are no prolific in EnglishO Those teachers who are keen on teaching

communication skills have not been trained in the field

O Teachers have not heard the term “communicative approach” and are not aware thet they can teach communication skills through literature

Communicative skills Englsih teachers must have

O Proficiency in EnglishO Positive motivationO Effective body language O Sense of humorO Interpersonal skills