Employing Communicative Approaches in Second Language Acquisition
Brief narrative
Purpose
An English learning environment needs strategies and the use of several communicative prompts which are way effective for L2 learners, these strategies start with linguistic to sociolinguistic insights that play an important role in enhancing learning language proficiency to master it properly. Incorporating communicative strategies implies conveying insights to get great communication competence, especially when learners face challenges such as vocabulary limitations, grammar mistakes, lack of confidence, less fluency, and advancement.
Brief narrative
Group in charge
The English practicum scenario is virtual, students have flexibility in terms of scheduling online speaking sessions, and they can access virtual encounters, a bunch of materials, activities, and assignments, these encounters allow them to enhance the 4 English skills. The group was the 065.
Detailed description of the whole process
Research idea: Use of Communicative Strategies in L2 Learning.
Results
Students most frequently employ metacognitive strategies; those strategies analyze the appliance of self-study in learners, allowing them to assess themselves in their learning process, and become autonomous learners. On another hand, cognitive strategies are the mental strategies used by learners to make their learning successful.
Detailed description of the whole process
Findings
Despite experienced learners using cognitive, and metacognitive strategies, other learners were not prepared to face challenges in a B1 learning environment, they did not even use strategies or attended strategies unconsciously.
Detailed description of the whole process
Conclusion
Learners who already have English communication skills have been using language learning strategies conscious or not, based on the content and instructions given by the tutor, the other learners still are afraid of commute those strategies, they probably don’t even have communication skills mastered, they automatically lose the interest.
As priority communication skills should be centered on getting fluency, these communication activities should include classroom discussion, role-playing, simulations, watching English films or videos, etc. In such activities, learners have the possibility of being aware of communicative strategies and of using them.
Sample of an illustrative class
Lesson plan
Date:26/04/2024 Topic: Perfect tense Students: 4 Objetive: Learners will learn about the perfect tenses usage with adjectives, adverbs, and expressions
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Sample of an illustrative class
Class recording
The class was meaninful beacuse the perfect tense helps in connecting different points in time, giving a more detailed and chronological sense of events. Often used to talk about experiences up to the present moment. This helps in sharing life experiences, achievements, and learning processes effectively. Mastery of the perfect tense contributes to more fluent and natural-sounding English. It allows learners to express themselves in a way that aligns more closely with how native speakers use the language, thereby improving overall language proficiency.
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Reflection
Learning a second language (L2) involves more than just understanding grammar and vocabulary; it requires the ability to communicate effectively in various contexts. Communicative strategies play a crucial role in achieving this goal, offering learners tools to navigate conversations, express ideas, and manage interactions when their language skills are still developing. Communicative strategies are indispensable in L2 learning. They equip learners with practical tools to manage real-life interactions, enhance their language proficiency, and foster a positive attitude towards language learning. By emphasizing these strategies in language education, we can support learners in becoming more effective and confident communicators.
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Employing Communicative Approaches in Second Language Acquisition
Brief narrative
Purpose
An English learning environment needs strategies and the use of several communicative prompts which are way effective for L2 learners, these strategies start with linguistic to sociolinguistic insights that play an important role in enhancing learning language proficiency to master it properly. Incorporating communicative strategies implies conveying insights to get great communication competence, especially when learners face challenges such as vocabulary limitations, grammar mistakes, lack of confidence, less fluency, and advancement.
Brief narrative
Group in charge
The English practicum scenario is virtual, students have flexibility in terms of scheduling online speaking sessions, and they can access virtual encounters, a bunch of materials, activities, and assignments, these encounters allow them to enhance the 4 English skills. The group was the 065.
Detailed description of the whole process
Research idea: Use of Communicative Strategies in L2 Learning.
Results
Students most frequently employ metacognitive strategies; those strategies analyze the appliance of self-study in learners, allowing them to assess themselves in their learning process, and become autonomous learners. On another hand, cognitive strategies are the mental strategies used by learners to make their learning successful.
Detailed description of the whole process
Findings
Despite experienced learners using cognitive, and metacognitive strategies, other learners were not prepared to face challenges in a B1 learning environment, they did not even use strategies or attended strategies unconsciously.
Detailed description of the whole process
Conclusion
Learners who already have English communication skills have been using language learning strategies conscious or not, based on the content and instructions given by the tutor, the other learners still are afraid of commute those strategies, they probably don’t even have communication skills mastered, they automatically lose the interest.
As priority communication skills should be centered on getting fluency, these communication activities should include classroom discussion, role-playing, simulations, watching English films or videos, etc. In such activities, learners have the possibility of being aware of communicative strategies and of using them.
Sample of an illustrative class
Lesson plan
Date:26/04/2024 Topic: Perfect tense Students: 4 Objetive: Learners will learn about the perfect tenses usage with adjectives, adverbs, and expressions
CLICK HERE
Sample of an illustrative class
Class recording
The class was meaninful beacuse the perfect tense helps in connecting different points in time, giving a more detailed and chronological sense of events. Often used to talk about experiences up to the present moment. This helps in sharing life experiences, achievements, and learning processes effectively. Mastery of the perfect tense contributes to more fluent and natural-sounding English. It allows learners to express themselves in a way that aligns more closely with how native speakers use the language, thereby improving overall language proficiency.
CLICK HERE
Reflection
Learning a second language (L2) involves more than just understanding grammar and vocabulary; it requires the ability to communicate effectively in various contexts. Communicative strategies play a crucial role in achieving this goal, offering learners tools to navigate conversations, express ideas, and manage interactions when their language skills are still developing. Communicative strategies are indispensable in L2 learning. They equip learners with practical tools to manage real-life interactions, enhance their language proficiency, and foster a positive attitude towards language learning. By emphasizing these strategies in language education, we can support learners in becoming more effective and confident communicators.