How Interaction Mechanism Enhances English Language Learning: An Overview

Employing various methods for learning English as a second language has been the focus of many studies in English Language Teaching (ELT). In a multi-cultural society, people are naturally exposed to other languages in their surroundings, apart from their first language. Some parents are naturally bilingual, thereby exposing their children to acquiring two or more languages. Some second language learners improve their language skills through various means including interactions, either with fellow students or with the teachers in the classroom situation. There are many factors that impact English language Learning. This immediate study focuses on the impact of the interaction mechanism in the enhancement of the learning of English as a second language. The main focus is on the interaction approaches, discussing theories that have been developed in the study of interaction as a second language mechanism, and an overview of the impact of the theories in practical terms. The study utilized simple qualitative approach, and data was collated through secondary sources. The discussion was carried out descriptively. Findings were made in the analysis. The main component of the analysis is based on the discovery that interaction has remained a vital factor in the learning of English as a second language. The interaction was proven to remain a basic technique frequently implemented to enhance learning in the English language teaching (ELT) classroom. The study also established that interaction helps to figure out the real challenges of the students in acquiring a second language, mainly in the classroom. Consistent interaction, which directly engages the students in the learning process, was proven to trigger teachers to expedite suitable methods to inculcate behavioral changes among learners.

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