Language Acquisition

This test aims to evaluate the specific objective.

Support

While there is general recognotion by nearly all Algerian teachers that much of the L2 can be learnt naturally (i.e., without any form-focused instruction), it is also clear that most L2 learners (especially adults) do not achieve full target-language competence as a result of exposue and thus need assistance. That is, there may be certain linguistic properties that cannot be acquired by L2 learners unless they receive instruction in them.

Rubric

Based on the situation given, answer these tasks:

Task 1. Discuss the importance of form-focused instruction (via Timing, forms to focus on and Input manipulation and input enhancement).

Task 2. Discuss the methodology of Form-Focused Instruction (FFI) studies.

Task 3. Analyse the effects of formal instruction on the route of SLA.