Innovation in Language Learning

Using concordancers as a corrective feedback and the use of concordancers in second language learning is underreported in the literature comparing to other DDL and corpus materials, existing studies show that concordancers can replace traditional error correction methods since they boost learner autonomy and discovery learning.​ Chambers (2010) states that concordancers are now the new focus of classroom activities within the context of DDL and students become more responsible of their own learning process while teachers only direct and guide them. Also, Aston (2001) notes that thanks to concordancers, learners become more active, involved and independent in their learning process through analyzing target language; as a result, they become autonomous learners. This small-scale study investigates the effects of using concordance fedback on writing. 20 students from a preparatory school of a private university in Turkey participated in the study. The concordance feedback was used to correct students errors in experimental group while the control group received feedback with error codes. The findings revealed that concordance lines were more effective than error codes on correcting writing errors. The results also revealed that students perceptions and attitudes towards using concordance feedback were positive. These findings suggest that corpus-based materials might help learners to improve their language skills.

Keywords: concordance; concordance feedback; error correction; corrective feedback; writing;