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Walsh, Kath – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1990
Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore developed a three-part procedure to help English language students overcome anxiety about preparing and delivering a two-minute persuasive talk as part of an exam. The approach has the students first talk about themselves and then use computer prompts and videotaped practice speeches. (LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Fluency, Oral Language
Tay, Mary W. J. – 1988
A discussion of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction begins with a review of the English language teaching situation in Singapore today and goes on to examine issues in the production of ESL instructional materials. The focus is on oral language instruction. The first section, concerning Singapore, outlines the structure of syllabuses…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
