1. Preparation
• A subject of interest is chosen.
• Finding suitable sources that deal with different aspects of the subject.
• These could be websites, reference books, audio or video of lectures or even real people.
2. The lesson
• Using small groups
• Assigning each group a small research task and a source of information in the target language to use to help them fulfil the task.
• Groups sharing and comparing information.
• Report or presentation of some kind.