English Teaching

ELT365 · Day 195 — Reaching a decision: a task structure that works

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Idea — Decision-making tasks — ‘agree on X’ — have a natural endpoint, require genuine exchange of views, and generate negotiation language without a script.

Example — ‘Agree on which three items you would take to a desert island, and explain your choices.’ Learners must justify, listen, and compromise. The language of discussion appears because the task demands it.

Try — Design a decision-making task for your class this week. Criteria: everyone must contribute; the answer is not obvious; defending your position requires real reasoning.

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