In this booklet, we focus on the powerful impact of
pairwork speaking practice activities in English language
teaching in primary classrooms. Rooted in the principles
of Competence, Agency, and Relatedness (CAR), as
described by Ryan and Deci in 2000, this guide offers
practical insights and a structured approach to help
teachers foster a positive classroom environment where
young learners can develop their speaking skills with
confidence. Finding the balance of competence, agency,
and relatedness is the cornerstone of effective learning,
and in the pages that follow, we provide guidelines
designed to empower both teachers and students.
Through research-based strategies and real-life examples
from primary classrooms in Egypt, this booklet aims
to equip teachers with the tools they need to create a
classroom atmosphere where every child feels capable,
empowered, and valued, thereby enhancing their English
language speaking proficiency
