Drills

[cameliadeaconu]

a. What are the problems with drills?
For example:
- They are very noisy.
- Children are repeating like parrots.
- Children don't start and finish together.

b. Have you got any suggestions on how to deal with these problems?
- Being noisy is fun for the children, but usually they are not the only ones in the building :P. I would suggest speaking in a very low voice or alternate (low voice, loud voice, slowly, quickly). Ss usually find it really funny to immitate the teacher this way.
- Using alternate intonation (like mentioned above)...this way they won't sound like parrots.
- You can just raise your hand or finger or do a certain gesture that will make them aware that they should start repeating.

[cristinamoya]

a. What are the problems with drills?

For example:
They are very noisy.
Children are repeating like parrots.
Children don't start and finish together.

Can you think of any more?
- Teacher can't listen to all the students' pronunciation.

b. Have you got any suggestions on how to deal with these problems?

Make individual drills.

[montsetarres]

•Do you use drills and chants in your lessons? Explain why/why not.

I usually use drills in my lessons especially when a new word is introduced. Students need hearing and focusing on that word to be familiar with.
I never use chants because students think they are boring but it can be useful when we start a lesson or finish. Why not
•What do you like or not like about using them?
I like using them because they provide confidence to my students and when you are learning you need it.