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Gabrielatos, C. (1993). Learning how to fish: Fostering fluency and independence. TESOL Greece Newsletter 38, 23-26.

 

Introduction

 

In this article I will focus on the oral communication problems of intermediate level Greek adolescent EFL learners. I will seek to identify the sources of the problems and then suggest ways of helping students to become more confident and efficient communicators.

 

Key words

 

English language teaching, language teaching methodology, EFL, ESL, ESOL, ELT, TESOL, speaking, communication, interaction, strategies.

 

Relevant details

 

This article summarises the main aspects of an action research project on oral communication and interaction strategies I conducted in partial fulfilment of the RSA/Cambridge Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English.

 

 

Related article by the same author

 

Gabrielatos, C. (1992). Teaching communication and interaction strategies: An action research project with Greek teenagers at intermediate level. Project submitted in partial fulfilment of the RSA/Cambridge Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English.

 

 

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