TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH SHORT DIALOGUES
Keywords:
short dialogues, elementary English, speaking skills, communication, pair work, role play, vocabulary practice, language teaching.Abstract
This article discusses the value of short dialogues in teaching English to elementary and beginner learners. Short dialogues are one of the simplest and most practical tools for helping students use English in real communication. They give learners ready models of everyday speech, support pronunciation practice, and create a natural connection between vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. In elementary classes, many students know separate words but cannot easily use them in sentences. Dialogues help them move from isolated language items to meaningful communication. The article explains why short dialogues are effective, how they can be used in the classroom, and what techniques teachers may apply to make dialogue-based activities interesting and useful. Special attention is given to pair work, role play, repetition, substitution, listening before speaking, and creating a friendly classroom atmosphere.
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