In this paper, a review of the role of input, output and instruction in second language acquisition is provided. Several pedagogical interventions in grammar instruction (e.g., processing instruction, input enhancement, structured output and collaborative output tasks) are presented and their effectiveness reviewed. A final and overall evaluation is provided at the end of the paper.

Applying technologies has recently caused language education to undertake influential modifications. Hence, this study tried to investigate the impact of using technology in form of multimedia on improving grammar knowledge of Iranian high school students and also examined their attitudes toward multimedia-based mode of instruction. To do so, three intact classes of lower intermediate students ...

In the teaching of foreign languages, after all attempts and reforms, understanding has been increasingly strengthened that without reliable linguistic knowledge it is impossible to achieve strong communication skills, which were considered goal grammatical skills play an important role in development language skills. The grammar languages ambiguous. Grammar are equally for speaking, writing, r...

Importance of teaching grammar has been one the most debated topics both among language learners and teachers. Having agreed that is important, researchers educators have arguing over which method should be used while grammar. This empirical research investigates comparative effectiveness inductive deductive methods in at elementary level. 2 groups 15 pupils who are studying 5th grade chosen to...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Systemic Theoretical Instruction (STI), grounded in Socio-cultural Theory and proposed by Gal’perin, on developing Iranian EFL learners’ knowledge of English tense-aspect system. To this end, two low-intermediate classes, including 24 and 21 language learners aged between 12-19, were taught the distinction between simple past and present perfect te...

Grammar instruction remains a contentious issue in the field of teaching and teacher education. It is generally agreed that attention to grammatical form necessary beneficial, but research still needed on some grammar-related issues. Because learners' mastery grammar key language proficiency, it essential examine teachers' attitudes towards instruction, valid measurement instrument required. As...

Abstract The present study explores the impact of corpus-based collocation instruction on intermediate Iranian EFL learners' writing ability. For this study, 84 Iranian learners, studying English as a foreign language in Bayan Institute, Iran, were selected and were randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control. Conventional methods of writing instruction were taught to the control...

Abstract The present study explores the impact of corpus-based collocation instruction on intermediate Iranian EFL learners' writing ability. For this study, 84 Iranian learners, studying English as a foreign language in Bayan Institute, Iran, were selected and were randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control. Conventional methods of writing instruction were taught to the control...