Those with limited literacy skills can draw pictures or verbally recount to someone else what they have understood. This strategy can be used when practicing any language function or workplace competency. For the following example, assume that the instructor has already presented the language needed for making requests and asking permission at the workplace. The following scenarios are cut up and passed out to students. Extra copies are left on a table in the room.
Students mingle and make polite requests or ask permission of others in class.
Students can choose to grant or refuse the request. This strategy gives all learners a chance to practice at their own pace. Students are also given the choice of scenarios allowing them to practice those for which they feel most confident. Whether students complete one or eight scenarios, they can feel the accomplishment of completing the task. It is stuffy in the room.