Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy

Abstract

In an early issue of Journey, Prasetianto (2019) argues that the best way to promote oral fluency in the Indonesian context is through information gap activities, and that small-group discussion activities are not appropriate. This article addresses misunderstandings in this position and clarifies why true communicative competence cannot be developed in controlled activities like information gaps. It discusses the role of accuracy in communicative competence, particularly in relation to emerging varieties of English, and notes the reluctance of some teachers to remove themselves from the center of the classroom and allow students to engage in authentic discussion, which is essential for the development of true fluency. Finally, it presents research indicating that students overwhelmingly value the opportunity to engage in authentic conversation with each other and the ability to see and correct their mistakes. Through this response to a critique of a student-led activity, I hope to demonstrate that a more learner-centered approach to oral communication and corrective feedback is possible, effective, and enthusiastically welcomed by our students.

Pages

75-81

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.33503/journey.v4i2.1682

Publisher

4

Volume

2

Publication Date

2021

Keywords

fluency, accuracy, communicative competence, corrective feedback

Disciplines

Education

ISSN

2623-0356

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