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From https://bethskelton.com

Beth Skelton recounts a recent experience in which she struggled to use her Spanish skills to navigate a challenging situation in the Dominican Republic, until she remembered to use strategies that she knew would help her. In this case, she asked the taxi driver and hotel receptionist to write down what they were saying on paper in simple sentences. Using her strength in decoding reading, she was finally able to understand what the situation was. This blog post is an excellent reminder of the importance of teaching communication strategies to our students.

Read the blog post at https://bethskelton.com/what-language-learners-can-do-with-supports-and-scaffolds/