Activating the passive
We teach the passive voice… The the passive voice is taught…
Have a look in most coursebooks and this is how the passive is presented and practised. However, the challenge faced by students and teachers alike is not how it is formed or what it means but when and why it is used. In Activating the Passive, these key questions, impliactions for the classroom and practical ideas will be explored. Click here for ppt presentation: Activating the passive
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