Bear Fights: An Ursine Introduction to Debating in the EFL Classroom

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 2

Author Charlie Taylor describes a simple yet clever technique to introduce students to “debating” in a fun, creative way. Read the article to learn how “bears with superpowers” can help your students learn and practice basic principles of debating.

  

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Pairwork and Groupwork
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Charlie Taylor

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Teachers Learners Speaking Games
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 2

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 2

English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 2

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