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ELT365 · Day 209 — Mixed levels together — pairing strategies

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Idea — Pair stronger learners with weaker ones for production tasks; pair same-level learners for accuracy tasks. The goal determines the grouping, not class convention.

Example — Accuracy drill: pair by level so feedback is appropriate. Discussion task: pair mixed so weaker learners gain richer input and stronger learners consolidate.

Try — Deliberately vary your pairing strategy in your next lesson: same-level for controlled practice, mixed-level for freer production.

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