Development of a Dictogloss System Oriented for Focus on Form

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss how to develop a dictogloss system oriented for focus-on-form (FonF) instruction. Dictogloss is a multiple skills collaborative activity in which learners listen to a text and try to reconstruct the text in collaboration with their partners. Focus on form is a pedagogical approach aiming at improving learners’ ability to produce grammatically correct sentences. A dictogloss system incorporating FonF instruction would therefore be of great help for improving learners’ correct understanding and production of their target languages. We discuss what functions are necessary for a dictogloss system and how to implement the functions. Preliminary evaluation of our system shows that the system can act as a dictogloss partner for second/foreign language learners.