1. Introductory. 2. Meeting an Idea. 3. Correct Languages. 4. Making Things Easier. 5. Closure. 6. Apportioning Time. 7. The Construction of Writing. 8. The Place of Reading. 9. Intruding on Monologue

Published in 1985. Dialogue between teacher and pupil is a crucial factor in the learning experience. This book questions the role of language as a 'natural' vehicle for learning and considers how it may, in fact, hinder communication.