Error vs slip
What is a slip?
A mistake caused by tiredness or lack of attention.
Name one reason for errors
L1 influence or developmental process
What is overgeneralisation?
Applying one rule too widely.
Should all errors be corrected?
No, not all errors need correction.
Correct: She go to school
She goes to school
What is an error?
A mistake caused by lack of knowledge or incomplete learning.
What is interference?
When L1 affects the use of L2.
Give an example
“I goed” instead of “I went”
When should we ignore errors?
During fluency activities.
Correct: I goed yesterday
I went yesterday
Can learners correct slips themselves?
Yes, they usually can.
What is L1 influence?
Using native language patterns in English.
What is interlanguage?
Learner’s own version of the language.
Which errors are more important?
Errors that stop communication.
Find mistake: He don’t like tea
He doesn’t like tea
Why do slips happen?
Because of tiredness, worry, or not paying attention.
What is a developmental error?
An error made while learning and experimenting with language.
Is interlanguage fixed or changing?
It is changing and developing.
Who can correct mistakes?
Teacher, student, or peers.
Error or slip: “I am go to school”
Error
Give one example of a slip
Example: “She go to school” (student can self-correct to “goes”)
Give an example of interference
Example: wrong word order from native language
Why is interlanguage important?
It helps learners develop language step by step.
What is reformulation?
Teacher repeats the sentence correctly without pointing out the mistake.
Make your own wrong sentence
(Any incorrect sentence is acceptable)