Language, language learning and Method. Dilemmas and practices

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1. Could be

1.1. teacher-led

1.2. through learner activity

2. Only effective if

2.1. Learners are ready to learn that particular feature

3. also attends to

3.1. Language features and other areas

3.1.1. and it does not mean to focus on explanations of Individual grammar

4. Grammar interaction

4.1. Focused on

4.1.1. Grammar from classroom

4.1.2. form-based syllabus

4.2. Focus on form

4.2.1. The learners engagement in meaningful communication

4.3. Focus on Forms

4.3.1. Emerge of

4.3.1.1. Drawing learners attention or "noticing"

4.3.1.1.1. by making pauses in speech

4.3.1.1.2. by writing in italics

5. Teaching used to be based on "Method"

5.1. But now we are in the Postmethod Era

5.1.1. and "Method"

5.1.1.1. is only a Source for teachers

5.1.1.1.1. English language

5.1.1.1.2. How should we teach?

6. Teaching principles

7. Nature of language

7.1. -Different ways of being understood -Important issue in ELT classrooms

7.1.1. affects what and how Language is taught

7.1.1.1. First language acquisition

7.1.1.2. Second language learning

7.1.1.2.1. Internal mechanisms

7.1.1.2.2. is based on

7.1.1.2.3. Learning takes place as learners produce language

7.1.1.2.4. As social practice

7.1.1.2.5. Learning is not an individualistic, internal, mental process

7.1.1.2.6. Learners' first language in the classroom

7.1.1.3. in terms of

7.1.1.3.1. Learners characteristics

7.1.1.3.2. Environment

7.1.1.4. Learning and acquaring language are very different

7.1.1.4.1. Learning can be achieved through DEDUCTION OR INDUCTION

7.1.2. Based on teachers beliefs and knowledge