Various Aspects of Teachers' Speech in an English-only Classroom : In Respect of Modification

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine how teachers and students can communicate naturally and meaningfully in English without any resort to the students' native language. In such cases, the teacher often modifies his or her speech in various ways, in order to make sure the students understand. However, students who are accustomed to such modified speech often have difficulty engaging in conversations outside the classroom, for example in an English speaking country. Some suggestions are made for teachers in these circumstances, including speaking and non-verbal cues.