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Unit 4 was an in depth overview of the different components which are used to teach a new language. I learnt that the ESA method is always used when teaching vocab, grammar and functions and that it is down to the teacher to decide how to implement the method and in which order to use it. Lessons which specifically target grammar or vocab commonly use the 'straight arrow' ESA technique, while functions based lessons more commonly make use of 'boomerang' or 'patchwork. I also learnt that whatever the level of your class, students must always be exposed to a language, understand the meaning of it, understand how it is constructed, and be given the ability to practise it and produce it for themselves. Grammar is often thought of as being the key component of a language, however grammar, vocab and functions must all be balanced when teaching a language.
