April - June 1993 Page 47 . . .
Many students have the misconception that writing in the target language is superior to speaking.
Nevertheless, it is only our tongue that builds a communication bridge between the listener and the speaker. There are many reasons why students tend to be silent listeners rather than active learners in the oral-English class. A useful technique I shall describe a simple technique for developing and using vocabulary that I call Speaking through Association. This technique can be employed in practically any speaking class. The words should be chosen according to their general usefulness and productivity.