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Dictation: New Methods, New Possibilities

By: Contributor(s): Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language TeachersPublication details: United Kingdom; Cambridge University Press; 1988Description: 122 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9780521348195
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 418.00
Summary: Dictation contains a wealth of new techniques to extend the traditional language-learning activity of dictation. The authors present some thought-provoking answers to such apparently simple questions as: Who chooses the text? Who dictates? Who corrects? What and how do they correct? The activities range from traditional focuses on spelling and punctuation problems to exercise that emphasize personal attitudes and opinions of both teachers and students. Dictation provides: activities suitable for a wide range of levels and ages; example texts for many activities, with permission to copy; opportunities for students to create their own texts; a variety of suggested correction techniques; suggestions for using dictation in teacher training.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi English Language Resources 418.00 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC000758
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi English Language Resources 418.00 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn Not For Loan Book Bazaar PKLC000757
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore English Language Resources 418.00 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn For Sale PKLC000882
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore In Store 418.00 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn For Sale PKLC008313
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Dictation contains a wealth of new techniques to extend the traditional language-learning activity of dictation. The authors present some thought-provoking answers to such apparently simple questions as: Who chooses the text? Who dictates? Who corrects? What and how do they correct? The activities range from traditional focuses on spelling and punctuation problems to exercise that emphasize personal attitudes and opinions of both teachers and students. Dictation provides: activities suitable for a wide range of levels and ages; example texts for many activities, with permission to copy; opportunities for students to create their own texts; a variety of suggested correction techniques; suggestions for using dictation in teacher training.

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