Use of L2 Appropriate Formal Written Words by EFL Learners: A Study of the Contribution of DCF and MCF

Considering the significance of corrective feedback and its effect on L2 vocabulary building, this study aimed to investigate extent which direct (DCF) metalinguistic (MCF) could contribute use appropriate formal written words among Arabic learners English. A writing test (IELTS Task 2) as a pre post-test was administered gauge participants’ (N= 96) lexical resources. The sample randomly divided into 3 groups according teaching strategy applied: direct, metalinguistic, control groups. first two were given based their condition but group conventional, unfocused feedback. Ten tutorial sessions how write accurately delivered boost in tests. target components essay measured word choice, correct writing. Findings showed positive effects both types outperformed posttest. Additionally, qualitative dimension demonstrated that those who received had more attitude than