The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of teacher talking time (TTT) and student talking time (STT). While the teacher is important for modeling language and giving instructions, high levels of student talking time make classes more interesting, motivating, and help students learn more quickly. Both TTT and STT have benefits - TTT allows the teacher to explain things to the class, while STT helps students develop skills through practice. However, too much TTT limits student speaking practice, while too much STT can make the classroom noisy and difficult to manage. In conclusion, talk time should be balanced between teacher and students so learning objectives are met.

1. TEACHER TALK AND
STUDENT TALK
There are clear advantages and disadvantages to both
Teacher Talking Time (TTT) and Student Talking Time
(STT). The teacher, for example, is obviously an
important source of language for the class as a model,
to give instructions, to explain something, to correct
mistakes, to make the occasional joke.
However, in practice, many English teachers have found
that through a high level of Student Talking, their classes
are more interesting, motivating and fun. Also, students
seem to learn more and do it quickly. When they are
actively practicing English, seems that they are
establishing their long-term memory.

2. TEACHER TALKING TIME
O ADVANTAGES:
O -The teacher can explain things to the
whole class at once.
O -Students can learn useful things, from the
language used by the teacher.
-The teacher is who model the
pronunciation.
-The teacher can give clear instructions
for activities.

3. TEACHER TALKING TIME
O DISADVANTAGES:
O -Overuse of TTT is inappropriate, because you will
give less chance to speak students.
O -If the teacher talks and talks, the students will
have less time for other things, such us, reading
and writing.
O - If a teacher talks to a classroom of students, it
doesn't mean the students are actually learning
anything.
O -The students are who need the practice, not the
teacher.
O -Teacher talking time can make boring the class.

4. STUDENT TALKING TIME.
O ADVANTAGES:
O -Students learn through language that is,
talking.
-Talking together is a great way to share ideas
and learn from each other it is also fun and –
motivating.
-If the teacher listens to students, you may
notice if students can use the language or not.
O -They can develop their skills like listening,
speaking, reading and writing.

5. STUDENT TALKING TIME.
O DISADVANTAGES:
O -The classroom can get noisy.
O - It is difficult for a teacher to hear what
everyone is saying.
O -A teacher is a better model of language
than another student.

6. O So because of their advantages and
disadvantages talk time should be equal for
both teacher and student. In this way the
students can develop their skills and the teacher is
who should help their do it. Good teachers use
their common sense and experience to get the
balance rigth.