Emerging Language – Test Yourself
Welcome to the final lesson of the Working with Emergent Language Mini Course! This session is all about putting your knowledge to the test and applying what you’ve learnt in a practical way.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have tested your knowledge, refined your skills, and gained confidence in applying the principles of working with emergent language to your teaching. Let’s get started!
You’ll begin with a short quiz to review the core principles and strategies of working with emergent language. This is your chance to check your understanding and reflect on the key takeaways from the course.
Now, you’ll complete a practical task designed to help you put theory into action. This hands-on activity will challenge you to apply the principles of working with emerging language in your classroom, including incorporating language upgrades.







Course Conclusion and Recommended Further Reading
Thank you for participating in the Working with Emerging Language Mini Course! We hope you found the ideas and strategies practical, engaging, and useful for enhancing your teaching.
Our goal was to help you recognise and respond to emerging language in the classroom, supporting your students’ language development in real-time. We hope you feel empowered to apply these techniques, creating more dynamic and personalised learning experiences.
For further exploration, check out our recommended reading list and continue building your expertise in responsive language teaching. Happy teaching!
Recommended Further Reading
- Chinn, R. & Norrington-Davies, D. (2022). Working with Emergent Language. Pavilion (scheduled for publication in October 2022).
- Language Moments (2011). Dealing with Emerging Language. [Online] Available at: languagemoments.wordpress.com.
- Norrington-Davies, D. (2020). Emergent Language: Working with Spontaneous Language. [Online] Modern English Teacher. Available at: modernenglishteacher.com.