Use of Interaction for Enhanced Communication in English as a Second Language Classroom
Introduction:
The acquisition of English as a Second Language (ESL) is in demand due to globalization.
Although educators apply different techniques in teaching the English language
effectively; acquiring a second language should incorporate interaction to
facilitate both educators and learners to communicate effectively.
Objective: This
review aims to empower educators to incorporate interaction into active
learning within the ESL classroom by exploring valuable insights from scholarly
perspectives, encompassing various types of interaction, interaction
principles, the pivotal roles of teachers, and a diverse range of activities to
enhance communication in ESL classrooms.
Methodology: A
standardized methodology was deployed in this review. The literature review was
carried out using keywords related to ESL classrooms and interaction to search
for scholarly articles and books from 1978 to 2023. Non-peer-reviewed sources and
non-English language studies were excluded. The extracted data were
thematically analyzed.
Results: The review identified
student interaction as a fundamental element in the acquisition of English as a
second language. Further, it was found that various interaction types, peer
interaction, interactive principles, the teacher's role, and classroom
activities are conducive to enhanced communication in ESL classrooms.
Conclusion: Interaction stands as an indispensable
foundation for achieving success in the acquisition of English as a second
language. The factors discussed in this review empower educators to seamlessly
integrate interaction into second language acquisition
Methodology: A standardized methodology was deployed in this review. The literature review was carried out using keywords related to ESL classrooms and interaction to search for scholarly articles and books from 1978 to 2023. Non-peer-reviewed sources and non-English language studies were excluded. The extracted data were thematically analyzed.
Keywords
Activities
,
ESL classrooms
,
Interaction
,
Second Language Acquisition
,
Teacher’s role
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