2.4.2 The environment hence plays a very important role in the learning of a foreign
language. It is the teacher who has to provide an opportunity the learners to express
themselves as well as to motivate them for their open participation. Learners will not be
constantly corrected, ‘the teacher must be aware that excessive correction will encourage
learners to shift their focus from meanings to forms.’ (Little Word D.A. Communicative
Language Teaching).