The Effective Use of Pattern Practice in English Instruction:A Study Based on Proficiency and Motivation

Abstract

Pattern practice is said to be boring due to the form-based instruction. However, our experiment, which blended skill-oriented English instruction with mim-mem-based practice, showed that this practice is more likely to motivate learners with lower proficiencies, especially integrative and intrinsic motivation. It seems that this effect was brought about by the acquisition of learning strategy such as repetition and recitation.