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Description
‘Focus-on-form’ involves the treatment of linguistic form in the context of performing communicative tasks. I consider the rationale for this approach to teaching form and then describe some of the main methodological options for attending to form in communication under two main headings: ‘reactive focus-on-form’ and ‘pre-emptive focus-on-form’. The advantages and disadvantages of the various options are also discussed. Finally, general questions relating to the practice of focus-on-form are identified for further discussion and research.
Summary
‘Focus-on-form’ involves the treatment of linguistic form in the context of performing communicative tasks. I consider the rationale for this approach to teaching form and then describe some of the main methodological options for attending to form in communication under two main headings: ‘reactive focus-on-form’ and ‘pre-emptive focus-on-form’. The advantages and disadvantages of the various options are also discussed. Finally, general questions relating to the practice of focus-on-form are identified for further discussion and research.
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