ELT365 · Day 194 — Correcting speaking without crushing it

Idea — In accuracy stages, correct on the spot; in fluency stages, hold back and give delayed feedback afterwards. Matching correction style to stage protects both accuracy and confidence.

Example — Jotting three errors during a discussion and reviewing them at the end corrects without interrupting flow.

Try — During your next fluency task, note errors silently on paper. Address two or three with the whole class once it ends.

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