THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE DRILLS IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL)
THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE DRILLS IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL)
Author(s): Draginja JeftićSubject(s): Foreign languages learning, Language acquisition
Published by: Filološki fakultet, Nikšić
Keywords: Communicative language drills; habit-forming procedure; imitation and memorization; creative cognitive activities; target language expressions; repetition drills;
Summary/Abstract: Decades ago, foreign language learning was a habit-forming procedure which was developed through extensive repetition drills; learners were exposed to imitation and memorization of linguistic utterances in the target language. Learners practiced these patterns until they became automatic. Criticism of this style of instruction resulted in language drills being substituted by more interactive, creative cognitive activities which learners could utilize in meaningful communication. However, words, phrases and sentences still needed to be mastered before interactive communication in creative activities could take place; this is where the role of communicative language drills becomes crucial.
Journal: Folia Linguistica et Litteraria
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 12
- Page Range: 61-72
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English