A novel approach for using dictations in the EFL classroom
I got this idea from and ESL/EFL forum and tweaked it a bit for my classes
A “dictatory” is a dictation that is a continuous short story that spread over 8-10 lessons depending on the length of each dictation (approximately 40-50 words). Instead of an unconnected dictation [...]
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Dictatory — Dictation + Story
Posted in English Usage, tagged NaBloPoMo09, Teaching English in Korea on November 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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