ABSTRACT
The focus of this chapter is on effective classroom talk in English teaching where students are able to actively participate in their own learning and communicate their evolving understanding in spoken forms in group-based, whole-class and one-to-one interactions. It will discuss the centrality of talk in the learning process and consider the extent to which teachers can enhance student learning through questioning and feedback which asks students to expand on their thinking, justify or clarify their opinions or make connections to their own experiences. It will also address how the professional development needs of teachers can be met so as to enhance the quality of spoken interaction in the classroom.
