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Using a Sensitive Topic in Teaching Lecture Comprehension.
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Meyers, Colleen; Erdmann, Diane – MinneTESOL Journal, 1985
A sensitive topic can be used effectively in a class of English as a second language (ESL) if planned carefully. While there are the risks that non-native students will become embarrassed and withdrawn, or will develop negative feelings about American society, there are ways to minimize those risks. This can be done by considering the…
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