Speaking - Didactical Activity

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In a related

approach, J. Willis (1996) proposed the use of a cycle of activities around a central task, involving

an 'input phase', a 'rehearsal phase' and a 'performance phase': learners first hear a recording of

native speakers undertaking a similar task to the one they are to do, providing them with a rough

model; they then perform the task in small groups, during which students express themselves

without worrying about errors; the teacher observes and provides feedback; finally, students

perform the task before the class, with the focus on all-round performance. This