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Speaking and writing are productive skills. Accuracy activities are concentrated on producing correct language while fluency activities are concentrated on allowing the students to experiment and be creative with language. They carry equal importance. The reasons students seem reluctant to speak in the classroom can be: lack of confidence, fear of making mistakes, peer intimidation, lack of interest in the topic, previous learning experiences, cultural reasons. Techniques like pair work, group work, plenty of controlled and guided practice before fluency activities, making speaking activities purposeful, change the classroom dynamics, careful planning, with certain activities you may need to allow students time to think about what they are going to say. Handwriting, spelling, punctuation are important writing skills. Games are popular with children, teenager and adults alike. We should incorporate games into learning to motivate students.
