WHAT HAPPENS WHEN STUDENTS SPEAK MORE THAN TEACHERS?

The article examines the impact of increasing Student Talk Time in English language classrooms. It explains how greater student participation contributes to improved fluency, vocabulary retention, confidence, and communicative competence. Drawing on educational research and classroom examples, the paper highlights the shift from teacher-centered instruction to student-centered learning. The author concludes that students learn English more effectively when they actively use the language rather than passively listen to explanations.