DOES FORM-FOCUSED INSTRUCTION AFFECT THE ACQUISITION OF IMPLICIT KNOWLEDGE?

@article{Ellis2002DOESFI,
  title={DOES FORM-FOCUSED INSTRUCTION AFFECT THE ACQUISITION OF IMPLICIT KNOWLEDGE?},
  author={R. Ellis},
  journal={Studies in Second Language Acquisition},
  year={2002},
  volume={24},
  pages={223 - 236}
}
  • R. Ellis
  • Published 1 June 2002
  • Linguistics
  • Studies in Second Language Acquisition
The extent to which form-focused instruction contributes to the acquisition of second language implicit knowledge is controversial. Whereas Krashen (1993) has argued that the effects of FFI on acquisition are peripheral, N. Ellis (this issue) sees FFI as facilitative and even necessary for developing implicit L2 knowledge. This article examines the role of FFI in developing implicit knowledge by reviewing 11 studies that have examined the effect of FFI on learners' free production. The review… 
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