English (Speaking and Listening)

Speaking and Listening

Speaking and Listening is crucial to achievement in all curriculum areas. Teaching focuses include speaking to an audience to develop confidence and revolve around making eye contact and using appropriate volume and pace. Activities such as ‘Show and Share’ assist in your child’s development. Speaking in turn and answering and asking questions appropriately are also concentrated upon.

Listening skills are developed through listening games and stories on the computer, whiteboard, listening post and reading by the teacher. Following simple verbal and visual instructions are important skills practised in the classroom. The children are involved in activities in pairs, small and whole groups.