Nickie CO2

I had the pleasure of observing Ah-young Kim's Speaking class on the afternoon of 11/13/12. She greeted the class, and had me introduce myself. After that explanation, she asked if anyone would like to convince me to work in their country...there were no takers. :)
A student had a presentation to make from a previous class. Ah-young had a template to write feedback for the student and take notes of his specific errors during his presentation. She praised him in class regarding his strengths, and set a time to discuss the rest of her notes one on one. Giving a presentation in front of the class is always nerve wracking, but this classroom setting was welcoming and light. Students were involved with asking questions when appropriate, and responding to the person presenting.
The rest of the course time was spent in small groups. Ah-young showed me a book she liked using called "Conversation Inspirations, over 2000 conversation topics" by Nancy Ellen Zelman, Esq.  This book is full of great ideas. The activity for the day was role playing. At first, she split the room in groups of two or three. Copies of the page of role playing scenarios for the topic of "roommates" were passed out to each group. Students were able to pick out which scenario they wanted to act out. Ah-young gave everyone time to set up a script before asking students to act out their role play for her. While students were practicing their award winning performances, Ah-young transcribed any grammatical or pronunciation errors to review with them after. Students had enough time to act out abut 3 different scenarios each, and still learn from their peers. There were plenty of witty students wanting an audience. I am not sure I've heard that much laughing happen in an hour long class ever.