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Ryan, Carla – 1995
The use of debate as a technique for teaching integrated skills in English as a Second Language (ESL) is discussed and recommended. The paper argues that debate meets real-world communication needs and reflects a particular practical style of language use (persuasion), meeting expectations of the native speaker. Use of the approach in an…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Debate
