TRANSFORMING PRIMARY LEARNERS INTO CONFIDENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER DISCOVERY, GAMIFIED SPEAKING CLUBS, AND STORY-DRIVEN PRESENTATIONS

Abstract

This article presents a practice-based study of effective approaches to developing English speaking skills among primary school learners. The study is based on the author’s direct classroom experience with pupils in Grades 1–4. Particular attention is given to overcoming learners’ difficulties in productive language use and developing fluency, confidence, spontaneity, and communicative competence. The article describes and reflects on a range of speaking-oriented practices implemented and tested in real classroom settings.