Dreaded Dictation? Not Anymore. EP 22

English from all angles! This old-school learning technique works wonders. Embrace the power of dictation. Sure, it’s not flashy; it’s not cutting-edge technology, but it’s a tried and true method that covers the key components of English: listening, spelling, writing, vocabulary, speaking and even grammar. When used properly, dictation is arguably the best all-around exercise for learning a foreign language. In the U.S., teachers use what are called spelling bees -a quiz where instructors dictate words to their students- in order to improve spelling skills. The focus is on spelling and that’s it. English language learners, however, can take dictation much further by leveraging it to strengthen many more skills.