Focus on Form in Second Language Teaching

The effectiveness of ―Focus on Form‖ (FonF) instruction in second language development has long been a matter of interest to both researchers and teachers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of FonF in second language teaching. The article begins with a discussion on how Long‘s original definition of the term has stretched over time, and what it means in present teaching/learning context. A theoretical discussion followed by a classification of different types of FonF strategies is then presented. The article finally addresses some issues related to syllabus and tasks in FonF, and critically examines the necessity of FonF instruction