Conversation and reformulation
The method of reformulation
How does one eliminate mistakes, choose suitable words or structures, refine and enrich expression in and through conversation and reformulation?
During a conversation, the method of reformulating obliges students to stop, reformulate and correct themselves whenever they break or ignore a rule that has been studied, or when they can use known vocabulary or structure to express themselves more clearly or more efficiently.
Correcting a student in a conversation class is a very subtle art. In fact correcting someone over-assiduously can inhibit spontaneous expression or create insecurity. It goes against the fundamental objective of giving a student enough confidence and freedom to speak.
The use of accurate vocabulary, simple and efficient structures, pronouns to avoid repetitions, the strong mastery of conjugation to place the thought in its exact time context, will lead to clear, balanced sentences and avoid over-complex sentences... It is thus, through conversation and reformulation practice, that all the elements studied will find their right place.
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