Asking individual students specific questions accounted for 7% of language use. Using questions to encourage a more in-depth response from a student may be “… a way of extending dialogue with children” (Fisher 2005:26). Rather than accepting short answers, we support learning if more extended answers are sought. Therefore, directly asking an individual a question may be a useful technique to employ when wishing to help develop an individual student’s language skills. It might also be useful in teacher-fronted interactions to help distribute response opportunities widely to ensure that all learners are kept alert and given an opportunity to respond (Nunan 2000).