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【Abstract】This study focuses on the use of group work in the ESL classroom through the observation of four classes in the language centre of a British university. It is believed that most ESL classroom activities ask for the use of group work. Compared with lockstep teaching， pair or group work show more benefits in a language class. While some researchers argue that group work has a useful but somewhat restricted role in classroom second language acquisition The present study aims to illustrated both the positive impact and the shortage of group work through the analyses and discussion of the data collected.
【Key words】Group work； ESL classroom； Lockstep teaching； Second language acquisition
Introduction
According to the British council， over 1 billion people are currently learning English the world wide. This phenomenon leads to a growing number of studies which are focusing on the Second language learning classroom. As we all know， most classroom activities such as role play， discussions， deepen critical awareness all ask for the use of pair or group work. （Cowie， H.，
【Key words】Group work； ESL classroom； Lockstep teaching； Second language acquisition
Introduction
According to the British council， over 1 billion people are currently learning English the world wide. This phenomenon leads to a growing number of studies which are focusing on the Second language learning classroom. As we all know， most classroom activities such as role play， discussions， deepen critical awareness all ask for the use of pair or group work. （Cowie， H.，