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Richard Gabbrielli

Richard is a professor in the Department of International Tourism and Business at Yasuda Women’s University in Hiroshima, Japan. He teaches business English, communication studies and intercultural communication. He is particularly interested in semiotics and communication theory applied to ELT.

The challenges of turn taking

Using body language, pausing, using intonation, repairing and completing are among the micro skills covered in this article. How can you cover these elements in regular speaking practice?

Harnessing the full potential of learning groups

Research shows that the value of groupwork is clear in terms of developing a safe area with  a positive atmosphere, collaborative tasks and well-planned activities.

More than just listening

Dictations have many aims including recycling of grammar and lexis, encouraging noticing the links between spoken and written forms, providing a low energy activity to balance the more dynamic interaction of other parts of the lesson as well as activating learners’ communication strategies.

The book I always refer to

Richard Gabrielli discusses Teaching for the Two-Sided Mind: A Guide to Right Brain/Left BrainEducation.

Teaching and the teacher: lessons learned along the way

Why do we go into teaching? What are we trying to offer? What are the constraints? Richard Gabbrielli reflects on his own personal journey and considers what he has learned.
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