Elicitation draw out or extract information from the learner rather than just giving it to them

Elicitation

draw out or extract information from the learner rather than just giving it to them

Why use elicitation?

1.The classroom becomes more student-centred. 2. The students are actively involved in the lesson. 3. It helps students to build on their foundation of knowledge.4. It helps teachers to find out what language the students know and don’t know.



What do you elicit from your learners?

A sentence / a phrase
Words related to a particular theme or topic
A grammar rule
Some kind of explanation/word meanings Ideas / associations.



How to Elicit Information (tools)

1. Pictures
2. Using realia
3. Holding up a visual to elicit from the class
4. Writing on board
5. Use descriptions: antonyms, synonyms, etc

When Should We Elicit?

at any stage of the lesson

Features of English

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  Word Linking
  
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  Assimilation
  
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  Elision
  
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  Regional Accents