Elicitation terms

4. Leading learners to notice and deduce grammar or vocabulary rules through examples and elicitation.
7. drawing out language or ideas from students rather than giving them directly.
9. using questions to verify students’ understanding of meaning or use.
10. supporting students’ responses and gradually reducing help.
11. pictures, flashcards, realia, or slides used to elicit vocabulary or ideas.
12. giving clues, gestures, or partial answers to help students produce the target language.

1. questions with multiple possible answers that encourage thinking and discussion.
2. questions that have a specific short answer (e.g., yes/no, one word).
3. restating students’ answers in correct or more natural English.
5. group elicitation of ideas related to a topic.
6. the stage where elicitation activates prior knowledge or interest in the topic.
8. questions used to check that students understand what to do.