a. ALWAYS USE VISUAL AIDS (pictures, realia, gestures).
b. MODIFY YOUR SPEECH to aid comprehension, speak more slowly, emphasize key words,
simplify vocabulary and grammar, use related ideas, do not talk out of context.
c. DO NOT FORCE PRODUCTION. Students will use English when they are ready. They
sometimes experience a “silent period” which can last days or weeks.
d. FOCUS ATTENTION ON KEY VOCABULARY.