However, it seems to be a good idea to let certain errors pass uncorrected, and let students acquire, as much as possible, fluent speech. We have noticed that students get rather self-conscious and shy when talking English if they are corrected all the time. My seven years of experience has shown that there are more advantages than disadvantages. As we have a three-way communication in the classes, we create an almost natural ambience where roles get interchanged, so that everybody teaches and learns. The results are visible during classes, and exam scores show that we have a very good rate of high marks.
Assistants also gain much from their experiences in classes.
They get teaching practice and develop fluency in speaking. Students are able to participate in class activities and to communicate in English. Mirjana Gluscevic teaches English at the School of Medicine, University of Belgrade. She also is the Head of the Department of General Education. NEXT . .