Written interaction
Online interaction
A video that demonstrates the difference between written production and written interaction; the differences between spoken and written interaction; and a summary of CEFR Companion Volume descriptors for written interaction.
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A script of the videos, for those who prefer reading to watching.
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A training activity
A classroom activity Enquiring about a job position (Correspondence) whose usefulness in teaching, learning and assessment is to be discussed or reflected upon.
Example 1. Training activity: Written interaction – Correspondence
A checklist
A checklist associated with the training activity which has been designed to encourage reflection.
Checklist for written interaction activities
Examples of classroom tasks
Other examples of classroom tasks that exemplify written interaction. Tasks can be downloaded and used for training purposes.
Example 1. Classroom activity: Written interaction – Correspondence