I presented these slides* on the first days of both classes. Many of my Level A students have little/no experience speaking or listening, so the red/yellow/green cards were almost essential. We practiced using them so students would understand and get comfortable with the idea. First, I said a sentence unusually fast and asked students to raise their cards. Students were bewildered by the speed, and I nodded and explained that the feeling was justified. The second time, I spoke more slowly, and students sighed with relief and raised the green cards. I specifically asked students to raise their cards many times during the class, and sometimes students raised them on their own accord. The tactic worked really well! Click to enlarge.
*Powerpoint is certainly not necessary to convey these ideas.
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