AQEFLS – Communautés Camerise (CC)

The Evolution of Future Teachers’ Beliefs on Additional Language Grammar Instruction

Grammar instruction in additional language classrooms raises numerous questions, particularly concerning the beliefs of pre-service teachers. This cross-sectional study explores these beliefs among future English and French additional language (AL) teachers at a Quebecois francophone university, as well as their evolution according to the year of training. 💻 Context and Approaches to Grammar Instruction Research distinguishes four major dichotomies in grammar instruction: a form-focused or meaning-focused approach, instruction centered on a single form (FonF) or…

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Aspectual Teaching of the Past Tense in FSL through a Conceptual Approach

This article explores the effectiveness of concept-based instruction in helping adult French as a Second Language (FSL) learners understand the aspectual difference between the passé composé and the imparfait. Sixteen learners of varying proficiency levels participated in a pedagogical sequence designed to clarify these notions through visual aids and practical exercises. 🎓 Introduction The teaching of past tenses, particularly the passé composé and the imparfait, often involves simplified rules that can lead to conceptual errors…

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Factors Influencing the Depth of Processing of Written Feedback in FSL

Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) plays a key role in learning French as a Foreign Language (FSL). This study examines how sixteen Spanish-speaking students cognitively process two types of feedback: direct and indirect (with codes). Conducted in a Costa Rican university setting in 2021, the research explores whether the type of feedback and error types influence learners’ Depth of Processing (DoP). 💻 Types of Written Corrective Feedback WCF informs the learner of incorrect linguistic production. Direct…

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Conversation with Roy Lyster on Form-Focused Instruction in FSL

Second/additional language teaching primarily aims to develop oral and written language skills, as well as to address components such as pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Since the emergence of communicative approaches, attention has shifted towards using language for communication, but the importance of formal form instruction, known as “form-focused instruction” (FFI), is now recognized. This special edition begins with a conversation with Roy Lyster, a renowned researcher on form-focused instruction in FSL, who shares his insights…

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