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Whatever the level of the class students need four things to do with new language: -be exposed to it -understand its meaning -be able to practice it... Grammar is the tree trunk and branches of a language,while vocabulary and functions are the leaves. Grammar and vocabulary commonly use straight arrow(ESA structure)while functions commonly use boomerang or patchwork(ESA structure) . VOCABULARY: how easy or difficult a vocabulary is,depends on many factoes: -similarity to students own language -spelling -pronunciation Selecting vocabulary depends on : -appropriacy to the students -appropriacy to the task -teachability... Students need to know the meaning of the word,the pronunciation,the spelling,... Many techniques can be used for vocabulary teaching,depending on which phase of the ESA . The grammatical structure depends on the level of the class,and the syllabus ,however , students need to know the meaning,the spoken and written form,how/when tit is used . practicing the language structure has also its techniques in ENGAGE phase,STUDY phase,ACTIVATE phase. As well as vocabulary and grammar,language also consists of functions ,including areas a refusing,suggesting,inviting,... It is most effectively used with the Boomerang and Patchwork type of ESA lesson.
