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Unread Jan 10th, 2007, 05:52 am
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Default Re: Correcting mistakes (one-2-one)

Hello Anne

This sounds like a very good method. Self correction is the key here, so that she doesn't feel like you are criticizing her.

In a similar way, if you're doing a communicative activity, try making notes of her errors as the activity progresses - after a while you'll get good at discreetly writing while also participating in the activity! Also make notes of useful new language that comes up during the activity. Give her your notes of errors plus useful language for homework, and have her correct the errors.

If she can correct them herself, rather than you telling her what's correct, she will feel a sense of accomplishment, and also feel less threatened.

Good luck!

Keith
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