by Deborah Healey
If you are using computers with a class and want the students to
interact with each other in the target language, make sure that they
have the words and phrases they need. It's also helpful to have groups
of three, where one person is the designated keyboarder and does
not make the decisions, but can discuss; a second person, who
discusses the decisions to be made; and a third person, who di
scusses and keeps track of which collaboration phrases were
used--usually checking them off on a list. Groups can "compete" to see
who uses the most collaboration vocabulary.
Here are a few useful words and phrases:
Suggestions:
--We ought to .... [We ought to buy more lemons; we ought to choose B.]Agreement:
--Let's ... [Let's buy more lemons; let's choose B.]
--Why don't we ... ? [Why don't we try the other one next time?]
--What do you think about ... ? [What do you think about trying the other one?]
--Good idea.Disagreement:
--Sounds good to me.
--Fine.
--Let's try it.
--Why not?
--No problem.
--Sure
--Well, I think we should ... instead. [Well, I think we should choose A instead.]
--I don't think that's a good idea.
--Let's ... instead. [Let's try the other one instead.]
--I'm not so sure.
--Let's think about it some more.
--Why do you think so?
--That doesn't seem right to me.
If you have questions, comments, or for more information,
contact Deborah Healey, dhealey AT uoregon DOT edu
https://www.deborahhealey.com/techtips/jan1996.html
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updated 26 June, 2009