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Pollard, Marc – PASAA: Notes and News about Language Teaching and Linguistics in Thailand, 1974
An after-school activity offered by the Central Institute of English Language called "Games" is described. The purpose of the activity is to stimulate and increase oral fluency and production. Several games are commented on. (RM)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Games, Language Fluency, Language Instruction
Keller, Eric – TESL Talk, 1976
"Gambits" are conversational tools for introducing what we're about to say, such as "Excuse me for interrupting, but..." A three-part textbook series for students of English as a Second Language entitled "Gambits" contains exercises for advanced students which attempt to recreate "real-life" language…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Instructional Materials, Language Fluency, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedSanders, Carol – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
Use of classroom improvisations and role-playing can help the second language learner speak quickly, naturally, and spontaneously. The technique is discussed and illustrated. (CHK)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Educational Games
Peer reviewedTrachtenberg, Susan – TESOL Quarterly, 1979
Suggests the use of jokes in the English as a second language class to promote oral fluency, awareness of sociolinguistic rules, and understanding of certain values in American culture. (CFM)
Descriptors: American Culture, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education, English (Second Language)
