Some Instructional Techniques for Effective L2 (Second Language) Learning

Abstract

Lapses and mistakes are the pillars to success in acquiring second language acquisition (SLA). But if these lapses and mistakes are ignored or not eradicated, they may fossilize which lead the learners towards errors. It is observed that L2 learners make most of the errors in grammar as they make mistakes in the construction of grammatically correct sentences. L2 learners face problems in forming correct structure of a sentence for instance they may mistakes in making subject - verb agreement, marking plural nouns, correct use of verb (regular and irregular) forms and a large number of mistakes are committed in the use of English articles ( especially definite article) and prepositions . Because of these errors in grammar, learners learning English as a second language find it difficult to communicate fluently and accurately. In order to improve these mistakes, the teacher should adopt certain techniques for correcting grammatical errors to help the learners improve their oral as well as written communication. Keeping in view the present scenario in L2 learning acquisition, this paper intends to investigate Some Important Instructional Techniques for Effective L2 learning. They are as follows:

1. Recasting (self - correction)
2. Adaptation of Processing Instruction ( PI )
3. Designing and Teaching ESP Courses
4. Eclectic Approach including- collaborative language instruction; enhancing input; out practice; correction of feedback of the learners, evaluating textbooks exercises by the teachers.

This paper will hopefully be helpful for the L2 learners in improving their proficiency in oral and written communication as well as the language teachers to adopt appropriate techniques of instruction.