How languages are learned

Here is a list of factors influencing learner performance

Use rejoinders: surprise, interest, disappointment

Cooperate on tasks: 

Get involved.

Disagree

Use exaggeration.

Have an opinion; ask for opinions

Recognize point of view POV.

Volunteer ideas

Repair breakdown

Clarify meaning

Vocabulary, vocabulary, vocabulary

Use comprehension checks

Belief in yourself

Paraphrases

Give details

Get details

Recognize mood: happy, disappointment, excitement etc.

Expand general knowledge.

Show don’t tell

*Be interested in others

Don’t fake

Review what people said.

Review new language learned.

Echo instructions.

Take the initiative.

Correct others’ mistakes

Use non-verbal

Be polite

Keep in touch

Interrupt politely

Use registers

Use voice as a tool:

Be interested in others

Use small talk

Autonomy:  take control of the learning process

Compliment

Ask for repetition only when you need it

Accept ambiguity

Don’t switch to native language in the classroom

Manage difficult topics:  “I’d rather not say..”

Use probabilities.

Recognize the role of memory.

Ask questions.

Think of the group as having shared goals.