VIETTESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2025

ABSTRACT
Communication is a very important and necessary activity to train primary school students in the primary English teaching program. However, at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year of Tan Hiep Primary School, my students still cannot use the classroom language fluently, the questions and answers in English in group discussion activities are not rich. Almost students are not confident in using English in communication. That is why I have researched these solutions.
The research offers three solutions:
1. Innovate English teaching methods through pair and group teaching.
2. Practice English communication skills for students through pair and group practice integrated into speaking skills activities.
3. Practice groups of students to develop English communication skills according to the four criteria set out in speaking skills.
This study investigation helps students develop more communication skills and use English in school and apply the learned language to real life. In addition, students have promoted the positive nature of group and pair activities. Students form a high sense of self-awareness in the process of collective activities, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity, learning, and helping each other among students. Moreover, the initiative brings a positive direction when students have overcome shyness and fear of speaking in front of a crowd. They are more confident and bold in all communication activities.
Key words: using English in communication, pair and group practice