Teaching Foreign Languages in Mixed-Ability Class
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challenge, mixed-ability classes, experience, atmosphere, assessmentAbstract
According to the teachers interviewed, the best way to deal with the problem is to bring back ability grouping. Both the literature and the teachers claimed that a good atmosphere, clear instructions, structure and setting routines were the most important factors when working with mixed ability classes.
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