Enhancing ELLS’ Second Language Acquisition With Interactions

Abstract

The authors recommend ways to engage learners in interactions in the classroom to promote second language development and boost learners’ self-confidence in using English in real-life situations.

Key words:

• English language learners
• face-to-face interactions
• language learning tasks
• second language acquisition

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Angélica Ribeiro

Angélica Ribeiro is an Adjunct Professor at Houston Baptist University and Dual Language Curriculum Specialist at Houston Independent School District. She has taught ESL and EFL for more than 20 years. Her research interest is second language acquisition through interactions and collaborative learning. Email: [email protected]

Wei Jiang

Wei Jiang is a lecturer at Case Western Reserve University. She earned a PhD in ESL Education from Texas A&M University. Her special interest is ESL/EFL pedagogy, specifically in the areas of task-based language teaching, collaborative writing, corrective feedback, and computer-mediated communication. Email: [email protected]