Questions for Text 1 (Ellis) and Text 2 (Long
and Robinson)
Questions for text 1
Ellis (2003)
1) Is there a specific ‘mental module’ for language?
There are two aproaches, 1st Chomsky: universal
grammar, inherent ability to learn language. 2nd we
have mechanisms that we coordinate to produce
Language. No specific place for language
2) How ‘automatic’ are implicit and explicit knowledge?
Implicit knowledge is stored in the memory, automatic
and fast, explicit knowledge is conscious and slow.
3) What’s a ‘dual mode’ system?
When we speak we mix rules that we create and our
experiences and memory.
Questions for text 2
Long & Robinson (1998)
Answer the following questions about each of the three
approaches (Focus on FormS, Focus on Meaning, and
Focus on Form)
1) What kind of units are used?
2) How are they sequenced?
3) How are they usually taught?
4) How are they supposed to be learned?
5) What is the learner’s role?
6) How is language dealt with?
7) Which methods are associated with it?