Promoting Spontaneous Speech in the EFL Class.

Norman, Unal

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ537698

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0015-718X

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Promoting Spontaneous Speech in the EFL Class.

Norman, Unal

Foreign Language Annals, v29 n4 p597-604 Win 1996

Outlines class activities promoting free oral interaction for intermediate English-as-a-Second-Language students in Turkey. The article recommends an initial stage of individual preparation. Suggested materials include newspapers, short articles, poems and scenes from plays, all providing an authentic language medium. The teacher's function is to advise students of available resources. (15 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Class Activities, College Students, Drama, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Instructional Materials, Interaction, Newspapers, Oral Language, Poetry, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: Turkey

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A