peer-to-peer practice groups

some tips on making the most of your practice groups!

🗣️ an intro to your practice groups

• gain confidence in speaking 📣
• improve your conversational skills 🗨️
• build relationships with fellow learners 👫

🤝 what to expect…

🚀 go for it!

• your practice group is a safe, supportive space for you to practice speaking without fear of making mistakes.
• feel free to speak up, ask questions, and help each other improve.

🎯 conversation prompts

• your teacher will share materials and prompts during the workshop that you can use to keep the conversation flowing in your practice sessions.
• prompts will be engaging and cover a range of topics.

📚 homework linked to practice sessions

• your teacher will design homework tasks that encourage you to apply what you've learned in the workshop during your practice sessions.
• this can help reinforce your learning and gain more confidence in using the language.

🕒 set schedule

• if possible, decide on a fixed time each week for your practice sessions to create consistency and commitment.

👥 group leader

• take turns being the group leader for each practice session.
• the leader's role is to guide the conversation, ensure everyone has a chance to speak, and provide gentle feedback or encouragement when needed.

🛠️ tech support

• the somos team will make sure you're familiar with the heartbeat platform before your first practice session.
• they’ll provide guidance on how to use its features and address any technical issues that may arise.

🤔 frequently asked questions

• peer-to-peer practice groups
• 🗣️ an intro to your practice groups
• 🤝 what to expect…
• 🚀 go for it!
• 🎯 conversation prompts
• 📚 homework linked to practice sessions
• 🕒 set schedule
• 👥 group leader
• 🛠️ tech support
• 🤔 frequently asked questions