keelevestluses
Keelevestluses is a term used in language education to describe a structured, interactive practice of speaking in a target language through authentic conversational exchanges among learners. The approach prioritizes natural communication, turn-taking, and collaborative problem solving, with the goal of developing fluent, confident speech and pragmatic language skills.
Etymology and use: The term draws on Estonian roots, with "keel" meaning language and "vestlus" meaning conversation;
Practice structure: Keelevestluses sessions typically start from a task or prompt that requires interaction, such as
Advantages and challenges: Proponents say it supports meaningful language use, increases speaking time, and helps learners
See also: communicative language teaching, task-based language learning, dialogic pedagogy, conversation analysis, language pedagogy.