“Producing language (output) forces learners to process language more deeply than input alone.”
Merrill Swain (1995)
Three functions of output in second language learning
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The research behind conversational learning
Our approach is grounded in decades of language acquisition research
“Producing language (output) forces learners to process language more deeply than input alone.”
Merrill Swain (1995)
Three functions of output in second language learning
“We acquire language when we understand messages — comprehensible input is the essential ingredient for language acquisition.”
Stephen Krashen (1982)
Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition
“Conversational interaction facilitates second language acquisition through negotiation of meaning.”
Michael Long (1996)
The role of the linguistic environment in second language acquisition
“Words are better retained when the learning task requires higher cognitive involvement — speaking demands more involvement than passive reading.”
Jan Hulstijn (2001)
Intentional and incidental second language vocabulary learning
“Tasks that require meaningful communication lead to more effective language acquisition than form-focused exercises.”
Rod Ellis (2003)
Task-based Language Learning and Teaching
“Explicit feedback during interaction significantly improves second language development.”
Lourdes Ortega (2009)
Understanding Second Language Acquisition
“Learners must consciously notice features in the input for it to become intake — active engagement is essential for acquisition.”
Richard Schmidt (1990)
The role of consciousness in second language learning
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