FINGERS This is a simple but effective basic technique for clarifying the structure of sentences and for instant error correction – especially useful when you are working mainly on spoken English without immediate use of written models. BASIC TECHNIQUE Put down any pens, paper, etc you have and hold up one hand in front of you. each finger represents one word. Use your other hand to point to / indicate each word / finger in turn as you say the sentence ( or you elicit the sentence from the Ss ) The learner gets a clear visual indication of the shape of the sentence.