E-00.04 Demonstrate & Assess Oral-Language Skills Before Speaking

Before Speaking: Activities for Practice & Preparation in Oral Language Skills. Getting Started: Greet & Introduce People by Name, pages 1-6 + Suggested Answers for pages 4 & 6  6+ 2 (8)pages Who It’s For: Language Teachers, Learners, & Helpers Ready to Assess & Improve On Linguistic Abilities Before Starting Organized Oral-Skills Instruction    Why It’s Useful: No matter what their reasons are for embarking on an Oral Language Skills course of study, participants are likely to begin by getting acquainted (with one another and its aims). This compact text Introduction offers just enough pedagogic cues and generic, interactive activities for educators and students to discover what they’re already good at—and what they’re about to teach and learn.   What You’ll Do:  [1] Together, view and comment on the Introductory Opener to the How-to Handbook  Before Speaking: Activities for Practice & Preparation in Oral Language Skills.  Anticipate the aims or goals of