Flash cards are a classic staple when it comes to learning a second language. Typically a student is given a set of cards with a word or phrase in his native language on one side, with the corresponding English word on the opposite side of the card. Students are required to then practice memorizing each word by flipping the cards over to see the native word in English. This type of activity works best when students are in pairs, or a program can say the native word and the student provides the English word in return out loud.
Holding a conversation in English will help students be more comfortable speaking the language. Find an English speaker to start a conversation with the student, one who can help her if she gets stuck on a word or phrase. Discuss topics of interest, or topics she feels comfortable with. Even basic greetings and pleasantries provide a way to practice familiarizing students with the English language, pronunciation of words and how to correctly structure words in an English sentence.
Reading a book out loud in English to a friend, family member or other student also helps familiarize students to words' pronunciation and sentence structures. Start off with simple books that contain the basic words and phrases he currently has learned. Baby and children's books are simple ways to start reading, speaking, and connecting English words to an object or subject. Have a student write his own story in English and then share the story out loud; this is another way to use the storytelling method in language learning.
Role playing puts a student in a different frame of mine where she will have to act out a situation in English. Have a partner, or group, join in this activity to get the most benefits from role playing. Start off with a storyline, and have the students pretend to be characters from the story. Simple exercises such as the students are eating at a local restaurant, and must order four things off the menu per person, will help build confidence while speaking English. Reverse roles with each student, and choose new roles each time role playing is used to practice English.