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 . . .

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Richard Gabbrielli
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.