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    Exclamation Backchaining

    Hello everyone,
    Would you please tell me what does ( Backchaining ) mean?Do teachers use this technique in class?


    Thanks in advance,

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    Default Re: Backchaining

    If there's a long word, you start not at the beginning, but with the last syllable, then the last two, etc. that way, it's easier to maintain a natural strees. if you start building at the beginning, it can cause trouble with the stress.
    http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/backchaining.html
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    Exclamation Re: Backchaining

    Thanks tdol, so that`s the definition of the word,Now would you please tell me if for example you as a teacher use this technique or not?What about others?

    Thanks in advance,

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