ELT365 · Day 239 — Handling Learner Errors in the Moment

Idea

On-the-spot correction interrupts fluency tasks — use it sparingly. Delayed correction preserves flow and lets you address the most important patterns.

Example

During a role play, note errors on your notepad. Afterwards: ‘I heard a few interesting forms — let’s look at them on the board.’

Try

In your next fluency task, practise not interrupting. Note five errors. Decide which two deserve whole-class attention.

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