We do not automatically and easily remember everything we hear. In fact, within a few hours most of what we intently listened to is forgotten. In all BSL classes, active student participation is demanded. This doesn't mean just answering questions posed by the professor, but also contributing to the learning process by voicing ideas and opinions. For some people, especially those used to a passive learning environment or from a culture which demands silent respect in the classroom, this is not a natural process, and they are, at first, reluctant to say anything. Personality also plays a role, and some people can be difficult to stop talking once they have started. It is part of the job of our faculty to encourage the shy and teach the extroverts to use their words more economically if they want others to follow what they are saying. The first step in making a contribution to a discussion is learning how to formulate ideas so that they can be easily understood. Statements will be challenged by faculty and other students. Attack and defence of ideas are important tools for a succe