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Brown, Gillian – TESL Talk, 1982
A limited attempt to teach and assess the ability of native English-speaking adolescents is described. The concern is not to teach more language but to encourage use of existing language in a formal interview with maximum flexibility and effectiveness. Possible ties into second language instruction are considered. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Difficulty Level, English, Interviews
Archibald, John – TESL Talk, 1987
Drama can act as a bridge between the classroom and the real world in teaching students to communicate in a second language. Teaching techniques using drama to help improve students' pronunciation of English as a second language are described, as they relate to articulation, pitch, volume, rate, and variety. (CB)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Communicative Competence (Languages), Dramatic Play, English (Second Language)
Thompson, Jan – TESL Talk, 1982
The thematic integrated teaching method for second-language learning weaves together the four skills by using a topic encountered in everyday living to explore and adjust to a new environment and language. The theme of food is used to illustrate curriculum structure, vocabulary, and activities. (MSE)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Integrated Curriculum
