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What is the term 'focus on form' referring to?

• Traditional grammar-based syllabuses

• Teaching isolated grammar structures with explicit approaches

• Incorporation of implicit grammar instruction within communicative ESL lessons

• Using communicative ESL teaching to promote high levels of accuracy in learners

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Why would EFL context not be appropriate for "focus-on-form" type of instruction?

• EFL emphasizes on task-based instructions

• EFL context cannot benefit from the facilitating effect of input flooding as

  they rarely get the chance to communicate outside classroom

• Focus-on-form provides a strong rationale for introducing

  communicative language activities into the grammar classroom

• It lacks formal grammar instruction, focusing solely on communicative aspects

What is the main problem faced by EFL learners according to the article?

• Lack of access to ESL-based language instruction

• Lack of opportunities for subsequent input containing the form

• Countries like Korea implementing TOEFL-style listening sections in examinations

• Lack of native English-speaking teachers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The role of form-focused instruction in EFL pedagogy is...

• To develop formal knowledge of grammar rules

• Repeated communicative language exposure for EFL contexts

• To provide opportunities for communicative language use

• Promoting high levels of accuracy in learners

According to Michael Long, what is the advantage of a 'focus on form' syllabus?

• Context-based instruction prior to language exposure will facilitate acquisition

• Communicative language exposure prior to teacher-led formal instruction will facilitate acquisition

• It promotes high levels of accuracy in learners

• It focuses solely on explicit grammar instruction

What is the main difference between ESL and EFL classrooms?

• ESL classrooms have more opportunities for communicative language use

• ESL classrooms have larger class sizes

• EFL classrooms have more native English-speaking teachers

• EFL classrooms have fewer opportunities for communicative language use

What is the advantage of using task-based focus on form activities in EFL classrooms?

• They provide opportunities for communicative language use and improve accuracy

• They focus solely on explicit grammar instruction

• They are suitable for large classes

• They emphasize traditional grammar-based syllabuses

Instruction of grammar structures when learners

are ready to progress to the next stage is called...

• Stretched Output

• Transfer Appropriate Processing

• Flooding

• Sequencing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D