ELT365 · Day 195 — Content vs Language Feedback in Speaking

Idea — After a speaking task, respond to the content first — what learners said. Then address language. Reversing this kills the communicative purpose.

Example — ‘That was convincing. You mentioned three reasons — well-structured. One language point: ‘he suggested going’ not ‘he suggested to go.’

Try — Plan your next speaking feedback slot. Write content feedback first, then language correction. Practise the sequence before the lesson.

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