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Lightbown, Patsy M. – TESL Canada Journal, 1986
The English-as-a-second-language teacher's role is explored, with five specific areas of responsibility elaborated: (1) providing comprehensible input; (2) preparing learners to cope with nonclassroom language; (3) providing references and resource materials; (4) providing focused instruction in particular areas of language; and (5) providing…
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, English (Second Language), Feedback