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Student Engagement With 5-Minute Free Speaking #616

How often do you give your learners the chance to speak in English about self-selected topics that match their interests and level? Learners are often asked to speak with a purpose in class, such as fulfilling grammatical, lexical or pragmatic goals, or discussing a set topic. The findings of a classroom-based research project are presented comparing student engagement with a free-speaking activity in two conditions; speaking with the instructor and speaking with peers.