Top Dictation Tips for TEFL Teachers

Start by going through the ‘Did You Know?’ slides, which summarise the key points from the previous lessons. As you review them, consider how you can apply these ideas and techniques to your own teaching. Focus on any strategies or examples that stand out to you or inspire fresh ideas.

Practical Applications

After going through the slides, take some time to reflect on how the main ideas relate to your classroom. Think about which concepts you can modify and how they might benefit your students. Use the questions below to guide your reflection and think about how to implement these ideas in your teaching. These questions are meant to help you go beyond the session, encouraging more thoughtful reflection and practical application in your classroom.

1. Looking at the multisensory nature of dictation activities, which specific technique (Running, Whisper, Picture, or Shouting dictation) would address the biggest challenge in your current classroom, and how would you adapt it to meet your students’ particular needs?
2. The presentation highlights how dictation can be transformed into competitive activities like “Dictation Olympics.” Consider your teaching context – what specific language learning objective could you target with a gamified dictation activity, and what measurable outcomes would indicate success?
3. Dictogloss requires students to engage deeply with grammar, vocabulary, and syntax through reconstruction. Think about a recent language point your students struggled with – how might you design a dictogloss activity that specifically targets this area while building their confidence and collaborative skills?

Share and Collaborate

If you’re working with colleagues, take this opportunity to share your reflections and discuss practical ways to adapt and expand these strategies. Collaboration can help generate fresh ideas and refine your teaching plans further.

🎧 Dictation Podcast

You will now listen to a podcast designed to consolidate your learning from the dictation workshop.This podcast serves as a relaxed and engaging way to review the key content from the session. It’s designed to clarify any lingering doubts you might have and reinforce the material you’ve already learnt. Think of it as an informal wrap-up that ties together everything covered so far.

Enjoy this opportunity to consolidate your learning in a relaxed and engaging way!