Ah, I see. From the examples, students discover stereotypical forms, common errors, and conversation strategies in use. They also need to choose 3 to 5 conversation strategies from the example conversation that they would like to attempt in their conversation. When students come to the second class period with their assignment completed, we review the topic and provide a few opportunities for practice with different partners. Getting students to change partners in large classes can be problematic.
Arrows show students where to move when changing partners.
Recording conversations After two or three practice conversations, we again involve students in decision making by asking them whether they need more practice time. That student inserts his or her tape into the recorder and, using their conversation cards and conversation strategies from the examples, records the conversation. The students who are not recording practice again. When the conversation ends, the student removes his or her tape and gives the recorder to the partner. Then students move.