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by gardanni
Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: Adult Education
Topic: Fixing little problems in the speech of advanced students
Replies: 6
Views: 3306

I read what you wrote with great interest. But I am not wholly convinced. I suppose that students who read a great deal WILL improve their English in many areas. But can this work to meet specific goals (such as the proper use of articles)? I keep track of my students' difficulties and engage in con...
by gardanni
Thu Jun 09, 2005 1:28 am
Forum: Adult Education
Topic: Fixing little problems in the speech of advanced students
Replies: 6
Views: 3306

Hi Josh. I found your post very provocative. The brevity of my response is only due to a huge workload. I will check out your links, and follow up to post my related thoughts.

Dan
by gardanni
Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:04 pm
Forum: Adult Education
Topic: Fixing little problems in the speech of advanced students
Replies: 6
Views: 3306

Fixing little problems in the speech of advanced students

I have some advanced students who want to "perfect" their English. They express themselves and understand very well - but their English is marked by some basic errors that we can't seem to fix. These students know the grammar and they ace any exercise I give them. The problems arise when they are sp...