The challenge in telephone conversations is that speakers and listeners cannot rely on body language to communicate. This 31-page packet includes a curriculum guide, lesson plans, assessments, and resource lists designed to help language learners develop their telephone skills.

Concepts

English Language Development, telephones

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the telephone conversation scenario cards to permit reuse

Classroom Considerations

• The activities are designed for high schoolers or adults; however, most of the exercises would work with any age of language learners

Pros

• Activities and lessons are labeled with the skill topic, language level, objectives, time required, resources needed, and a summary of the plan
• Step-by-step directions and ESL worksheets are also included

Cons

• None