Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h7F9Yv721317; Fri, 15 Aug 2003 05:34:57 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 05:34:57 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <3F3CA7B7.44E5261D@ht.rol.cn.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Tyler E. Johnson" <yakup2@ht.rol.cn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9270] Re: ESL and Stuttering X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.8 [en] (Windows NT 5.0; U) Status: O Content-Length: 978 Lines: 26 Stuttering is a serious problem with many learners of English. As well as with native speakers. Here are some pointers I hope help: --- Stuttering is usually brought on by stressful situations. As much as is possible, try to make your student feel at ease and not pressured at all. When he stutters, try not to - in any way (including facial expressions)- show impatience. --- Encourage him/her to prepare well. When they are more comfortable with the information being covered, they will feel more at ease. --- When reading, encourage them to trace the words with their fingers. This encourages concentration. --- Encourage them to use short sentences. --- Sometimes particular words or phrases set off stuttering. Look for patterns in the words the student gets stuck on. For example, in most native English speaking stutterers, the letters "T" and "N" are usually the most difficult. Work with him/her, one-to-one if possible, on these sounds. Hope this helps! Tyler
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