VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS
Keywords:
communication, teacher, student, symbols.Abstract
The purpose of this article is to provide research-based techniques successful in improving the writing skills of EFL students. The findings suggest that through the use of technology, pre-taught vocabulary, various teacher influences and the implementation of positive diverse literacy practices, this goal can be attained.
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