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TTT TTT = Teacher Talking Time.

Students need input from the teacher for:
  • instructions
  • motivation
  • exposure to the language.

    These are examples of effective TTT. However, it’s very easy to talk too much in class, particularly if you’re nervous. This means that you are depriving your students of opportunities to practice the language, and can lead to confusion and passiveness among the students.

    Make sure that all your TTT is effective TTT!

    See also STT (Student Talking Time).