TEACHING GRAMMAR FOR ADULT ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LEARNERS: FOCUS ON FORM

Italia Garcia Isabel Diaz

Hinkel (2002) Historical Approaches

Grammar Translation Direct Method they

Memorizing rules Learn the same way between how acquire their first language. Repetition and oral practice.

Audiolingulism Cognitive Communicative Language Teaching

Implicit orientation Emphasis on syntax (structures) Interaction and authenticy in learning activities.

Focus on Form

Ellis (2001) define as Any planned or incidental instructional activity that is intended

to induce language learners to pay attention to

linguistic form.

Suggestions in a focus on form instruction

Ability to speak and write correctly. Dont apply it at the begging levels.

Ability to communicate.

Instructional Grammar Activities

Garden Path Technique

Grammatical rules Situations to organize the correct form.

Input enhancement

Forms are highlighted with different colors

Structure-based Task

The students compare