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When teaching conversation, try to simplify your sentences. Your students may get confused by too long, complicated sentences which use a lot of advanced grammar and vocabulary.

When you say a sentence look at your student's face. Do they look like they understand you?

If you see they are confused, try to say the same sentence in a simplified manner. Make them feel comfortable with your language. Check their face expression again.. do they know what you are saying?

Short affirmative sentences are easier to understand by ESL students.

Increase the difficulty and complexity of sentences gradually.

After every statement you make or question you ask, make sure they fully understand.

Repeat as many times as needed. Sometimes your students will understand you after repetition or if you slowly repeat what you said.

Make drawings if needed. They will see your point in a visual format as well.

Another way is to write down what you are saying so they can actually see the words. Then repeat again pointing at each word while pronouncing it.

Get them to try pronouncing the whole sentence and follow your way of saying it.

Practice makes perfect. Let them practice with you and copy your pronunciation and speed.

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