Small-group Discussion as an Effective Speaking Practice

摘要

As a form of speaking practice, small-group discussion can be effective in that it makes learners less anxious about ex-pressing themselves. Being topic-based, small-group discussion prepares learners for a wide range of topics and requires them to think critically. Language skills and communicative skills are honed during discussions. These advantages validate the effectiveness of small-group discussion as a form of speaking practice and entail proper execution in classes.