Using Drills in English Language Teaching is the only book to cover this important topic. Now, teachers at all levels can be sure of why, how, when to have students repeat, even when not to insist on it.
The content starts with a brief history of drilling, followed by examples of bad and good drilling, a seven-point rationale, a 14-point controlled practice section, demonstrations of how to drill according to communicative language teaching principles, and then finishes with nine enjoyable activities.
Includes benefits of drawing on the whiteboard (WB) – including the online WB – with light-hearted examples and accompanying classroom discourse.
Valuable extras include a compact lesson plan showing stages for drilling, and a full example of dictogloss, with video link.
Headings and most of the 15 visuals in colour.
This is another compact yet concise work in the author’s typically informal and entertaining style.
