THE PECULIARITIES OF ELICITATION TECHNIQUES’ USAGE IN DEVELOPING FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS

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https://doi.org/10.35433/pedagogy.2(113).2023.285-293

Keywords:

language teaching, elicitation techniques, foreign language skills, learner-centred approach, student engagement

Abstract

The article highlights the importance of elicitation in modern foreign language teaching. The author states that eliciting various language skills, such as vocabulary development, grammar structures, speaking, listening, writing, and cultural understanding, plays a vital role in providing students with meaningful opportunities to produce language. The problem is to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment through elicitation, which fosters active participation, fluency, and the practical application of language skills within authentic contexts. In the context of language teaching, elicitation can be used interchangeably with eliciting. In this article elicitation is defined as a number of techniques used in teaching to gather (or elicit) knowledge from the students as well as to get them to actively produce speech or writing. These techniques are useful when you want to encourage and prompt students to produce language, express their ideas, or provide responses. It involves the teacher’s deliberate efforts to draw out or elicit language from students rather than directly providing the answer or information themselves. The author emphasizes that by eliciting students’ responses and actively involving them in the learning process, teachers facilitate a learner-centred approach that empowers students to gain confidence and proficiency as language users. It was noted that taking into account the integration of technology in foreign language teaching, current works have begun to explore the use of digital tools and online platforms for elicitation purposes. That is why, the article also mentions the effectiveness of virtual tasks, and online communication tools in eliciting language production and promoting learner engagement. The findings of this article underscore the significance of incorporating elicitation techniques in language teaching. Ultimately, elicitation serves as a powerful range of techniques in language classrooms, enabling students to develop essential foreign language skills and succeed in authentic communication situations.

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2023-08-30