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In this paper I explore the changes that occurred in the performances of 10-year-old children when they practised two popular interactive tasks in pairs. Both the learners’ feedback and the recorded data suggest that this type of systematic repetition/practice is beneficial for children’s language learning and boosts their confidence in using English.
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Pinter, A. (2005). Task Repetition with 10-year-old Children. In: Edwards, C., Willis, J. (eds) Teachers Exploring Tasks in English Language Teaching. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230522961_11
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