[header] How to avoid talking in class [title] Switch your seat. [step] If your teacher allows you to pick your own seats, choose to sit next to a student you don't know. Sitting next to a buddy of yours makes it extremely difficult to focus on staying quiet. 
It's also helpful to pick a seat closer to the front of the classroom. Close proximity to the teacher will make it harder for you to chit chat as the teacher will likely remind you to quiet down.