Dictation: New Methods, New Possibilities

Synopsis of Dictation: New Methods, New Possibilities

This book offers a wealth of innovative techniques to enrich the traditional language learning activity through dictation. The authors raise stimulating questions about aspects such as text selection, who dictates, who corrects, and how correction is done. The activities range from traditional approaches to spelling and punctuation problems to exercises that highlight the personal attitudes and opinions of both teachers and students. This manual provides activities suitable for a wide range of levels and ages, example texts for numerous activities with permission to copy, opportunities for students to create their own texts, various suggested correction techniques, and proposals for using dictation in teacher training.