ESL Error Correction Techniques

Error correction techniques that I use in my ESL/EFL (English as a Second Language / English as a Foreign Language) classroom with my Spanish students.

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[cacatzidrecu]

Hi , I just wanted to say some of your methods are great. My doubt is: shouldn't we as teachers use as less grammar as possible? I believe too much grammar is tireing, although sometimes necessary.

[MadridTeacher]

@cacatzidrecu Hi Cacalzidrecu. It's necessary. You have to attack it from all angles. Some things aren't as appetizing as others to the students (or the teachers), but you'll see that they progress faster for it. If and when you cannot teach it and work on it, for whatever reason, their progress will suffer for it.

[loststern]

Hi,

I could not understand the 6.47 part. Why did you move your hands like that? Is it kinda a hint?

[MadridTeacher]

The first movement you mention was the gesture I use to demonstrate the "slide" from one sound to the next, or /e/ to /I/. The high point in the second gesture demonstrates the emphasis placed on the /e/ in (/k ae f é I/ - that's more or less with the phoenetic symbols).

[johnszasz]

i watched this a few months back and have used most of these since in class and they have worked like a charm,they're very effective,thanks

[MadridTeacher]

Thanks for the thanks.

[hasmos]

Thanks a lot. I hope Youtube can open like a section for ESL and EFL.

[barryrrab]

The only way to correct these errors is to practice, practice, practice

[MrWonacott]

By using a variety of strategies, you are enabling your students to comprehend what you're trying to get across. I really liked how you used your fingers to visually represent the "missing" word as you repeat back the phrase. The student gets the auditory piece, and the visual piece in a simple and effective way. Cheers.

[davidlobez]

Thank you for the tips, I think I will use some of them in my class

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[pa20002000]

@cacatzidrecu - Is the confusion of "less" or "little" really a vocabulary mistake? I wouldn't have said so - unless you think the choice is merely one of collocation. It is a grammar mistake, surely? Then again - why split hairs? Accurate use of grammar or lexis ought to be something we as teachers should promote by example, don't you think?

[cacatzidrecu]

@pa20002000 Oh, forgot to mention-my mistake is a vocabulary mistake, not a grammar one. Correct me if I am mistaken. Thanks

[cacatzidrecu]

@pa20002000 My bad. Thanks for the correction.

[pa20002000]

@cacatzidrecu "as LESS grammar as possible"...there is a good example. Why not try "as LITTLE grammar as possible"

[lucicarmaicol]

very good 

[MsEnglishcorner]

Very useful and well-elaborated tips. I am using a lot of gestures to help my students but the thing with fingers has never crossed my mind. It´s greeeeat! From now on I am going to use it. Thank you!!!!

[proforero]

Great vid Steven. You shoud go teacher training!