Role of knowledge of formulaic sequences in language proficiency: significance and ideal method of instruction

Table 6 Descriptive Analysis of Language Learners’ Performance on Formulaic Sequences Tests

	Type of Instruction	Number of Participants	Mean	Standard Deviation
Pre-test	Focus on Form	21	11.67	4.57
	Focus on Forms	21	10.38	4.31
	Total	42	11.02	4.44
Post-test	Focus on Form	21	17.95	4.43
	Focus on Forms	21	18.38	4.26
	Total	42	18.17	4.29
Follow-up Test	Focus on Form	21	18.33	5.12
	Focus on Forms	21	17.62	4.75
	Total	42	17.98	4.89