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In an ESL classroom, would it be appropriate to let more behavior problems go? I know you must first determine whether the problem is because they are uncomfortable or don't understand or if they are just trying to get attention but after you decide what would you do? Ignore it or punish either way?...

I am a student learning about teaching ESL and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on making the speaking part of the lesson flow smoothly with the rest of the lesson. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated!

I think either one sounds alright to me. I don't know of many people that would correct you if you said it wrong though.

You just have to remember that not everybody that you pick randomly is going to want to answer or do that job...maybe if they don't want to do it you should put them back in the cup. I say this because a child will not speak until they are comfortable with the language and trying to force them to sp...