At 1%, error correction was the least frequently used language strategy during the observed lessons. Hill and Flynn (2006:32) suggest that, “The best way to provide corrective feedback when grammar or pronunciation errors are made is simply to model the correct English without overtly calling attention to the error”. Lightbown and Spada (2006:190) add that this corrective feedback should also be provided in a clear and precise way e.g.
23.04 Student Two I did choose caring.
23.06 Teacher One Pardon, pardon?
23.08 Student Two I did caring either.
23.09 Teacher One You did caring as well.
23.11 Student Two Ah ha.
It is important to note that this type of correction might only be beneficial if a student is at that current level in their grammatical development; a child who is not, is unlikely to automatically use the correct form (Lightbown and Spada 2006:190). Nunan (2000:198) also suggests teachers “...need to monitor not only how and when such feedback is provided, but also whether the feedback is positive or negative, and who receives the feedback”.