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by ianano29
Sat Apr 17, 2004 4:46 pm
Forum: Applied Linguistics
Topic: TEACHING PREDICTIONS USING MODAL VERBS
Replies: 8
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im struggling to think of a context for them to use predictive language. the book already uses personal predictions and general predictions e.g. all housework will be done by robots. can anyone think of a specific context situation i can use to elicit predictive language?
by ianano29
Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:50 pm
Forum: Applied Linguistics
Topic: TEACHING PREDICTIONS USING MODAL VERBS
Replies: 8
Views: 4262

they havent actually started studying them yet but I'm trying to pre empt what problems may arise. for example; do you feel distinguishing between "will" and other modal words which don't necessarily imply a certainty to the prediction will be a matter of difficulty to intermediate learners?
by ianano29
Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:19 am
Forum: Applied Linguistics
Topic: TEACHING PREDICTIONS USING MODAL VERBS
Replies: 8
Views: 4262

TEACHING PREDICTIONS USING MODAL VERBS

What do people think adult learners have difficulty with when studying predictions? What assumptions/problems may arise when looking at meaning, pronunciation and form? What are ways to contextualise the language focus? What concept questions would help their understanding? Thanks to anybody who can...