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Brainstorming Technique
The brainstorming technique can be used in all the units presented in this book. The technique may be
applied each time the students come across a new topic, whether in a model or a writing assignment.
The technique is used as follows: the teacher invites students to say as many words or ideas as possible
related to the topic and writes them on the board. The teacher may choose to guide the students further
by having them link or categorise related terms. Students then proceed to do the exercise on their own.
This technique aims to stimulate students’ knowledge about the topic, thus drawing together ideas and
vocabulary necessary for writing a successful composition.
e.g. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country.
Brainstorming: 
quiet, noisy, no flats, nice gardens, lots of trees, not many cars, few hospitals, no stress,
few schools, not many cinemas, no pollution, healthy surroundings,
etc.
e.g. Describe your best friend.
Brainstorming. T writes the following key words on the board and asks Ss to give him/her as many words
as possible related to each key word
tall, short, well-built, in
his early twenties,
teenaged, oval face,
freckles, small nose,
wavy hair, curly hair,
mole, muscular, thin,
slim, blond(e), full
lips, large
plays the guitar, plays 
basketball, participates in
motor-races, goes to the
gym, reads books, goes 
to the cinema
generous, aggressive,
easy going, shy, 
stubborn, optimistic,
reserved, friendly,
impatient, polite, 
cheerful
casual, jeans,
T-shirt, formal,
suit, skirt