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language in other ways. “This will be on the test” is a favorite, but that loses value as
soon as the test is over. Personalization, moving stories and content, games and
taking advantage of socializing needs through pairwork, are much better ways to
attach personal relevance. In short, the language should be the conduit, not the
target. The target should be a meaningful experience.
Curtis Kelly (EDD), the first coordinator of the JALT Mind, Brain, and Education SIG, is a Professor of English at Kansai
University in Japan. He has written over 30 books and 100 articles, and given over 400 presentations.
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