P2 T3

Exposure to language above the learners' level

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Exposure to language above the learners' level

Learners should be exposed to language just above their level (Krashen i + 1) as this will encourage them to learn new language

Interactive processing It is important

to encourage top down and bottom up processing of text / learners should be shown that they can understand a text without understanding every word before they focus on it in more detail

Language in context

Learners should be exposed to whole pieces of language / whole texts rather than isolated words /it's beneficial to take a holistic approach

Importance of meaning Producing language that conveys the same meaning as the original text is more important than accurately reproducing the original text

/ It is important to focus on meaning first before focus on form

Focus on form / accuracy A (conscious) focus on form / accuracy is important for language learning/

prevents fossilisation / learners need to focus on accuracy in order to improve their output

Language production

Learning occurs when students produce language / it is important for learners to have the opportunity to produce language

Receptive before productive Listening / Receptive recognition should precede production of language

natural order of acquisition

Memory Importance of memory in language learning /

learners remember better if they hear language

Natural speed Learners need to hear speech at natural / normal speed

in order to be better able to deal with real language use

Integrating skills and language Importance of integrating different skills /

integrating skills and language work, which mirrors outside world