Oral Corrective Feedback Strategies in EFL. A Pilot Study in Chilean Classrooms

Oral corrective feedback has been of great importance in foreign language acquisition since it helps improving oral production in students. Many studies have been conducted on this topic. However, the results may vary in every context. For this reason, this investigation aimed to comprehend Chilean teachers' use of corrective feedback strategies and their efficacy in students' performance. In this descriptive study, five teachers audio-recorded two lessons of 90 minutes each, where students from 5th to 8th grade received feedback from their teachers. The results include the frequency and effectiveness of corrective feedback strategies,