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| EXPOSURE AND FOCUS ON FORM |
In this unit I studied
that there are two ways to learn a language, exposure and focus on form.
Experts say that it is better to acquire
the language, rather than learning it. But what is the difference? First, I
am going to explain what exposure and focus on form is. According to TKT course,
exposure is when a learner learn a language by hearing and reading it and without
studding it. This is the main way in which children learn their first language. On the other hand,
focus on form is more for adult because they already have their mother tongue
so for them is a little difficult to learn a language just by exposure they
need to notice how it is pronounce and written, and how its grammar and vocabulary
are former and use. Second, what is better acquire or learn a language. We do
not acquiring a foreign language
best through learning grammar and translating. Nor do we learn by constantly practicing
until we form habits or just by communicating. We learn by picking up language, interacting,
and communicating, and focusing on form. So exposure and focus on form cannot
be separate if you want to learn or teach a forage language. Therefore, as
teachers we need to use a wide variety of language at the right level of our
students and take into account that learners need time to acquire the language
(they need their own silent period) and also they need to use the
language to interact with their classmates because it is the only place where
they can practice and use the language.
- Richard D. Lambert,Elana Shohamy (2000) Language Policy and Pedagogy: Essays in honor of A. Ronald Walton
- Richard W. Schmidt (1995) Attention and Awareness in Foreign Language Learning
Good!
ResponderEliminarYou gave a good reflection on what the differences between exposure and form are. As I read your writing, I realized that exposure is to be using the language naturally while learning form takes place in the classroom. Thank you for sharing those significant web resources.
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ResponderEliminarSo, I learned more about exposure to applying it in classes
Susy, I understand all the information you have provided, that clearly show that your knowledge about exposure of language and focusing on form is understand!
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