This document provides guidance on eliciting language from students in English language classes. It discusses the benefits of eliciting over directly telling students what to say, including increased student involvement and motivation. It then lists and describes various techniques teachers can use to elicit language from students, such as asking questions, giving instructions that require a verbal response, using real objects, visual aids, gestures, prompts and cues in simulated social situations. The document also covers providing feedback and corrections to students, as well as activities to practice elicited language such as repetition, echo questions, substitution drills, and developing oral fluency.