Dictoglos als Vorm Van Samenwerkend Leren

This paper describes the dictoglos procedure in which learners try to reconstruct in small groups a text that has been read to them by the teacher. The procedure can be used for all kinds of learners irrespective of L1, L2 or acquisition level. The aim, theoretical assumptions and advantages of the procedure are discussed. In the second part of the paper, criteria for texts are mentioned that can be used for dictoglos. These criteria concern the contents, subject, genre and form of the text. Two examples of texts illustrate the use of these criteria.