AAPPL Presentational Speaking

Question 1

In ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages, what is the communicative approach to presentational speaking?

Accepted Answer

Teaching language through meaningful communication and real-life situations

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Focusing exclusively on grammar rules and memorization

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Teaching only written language without speaking practice

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Using translation as the primary method of instruction

Question 2

What does "language proficiency" mean in ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages?

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The ability to use language effectively for communication in various contexts

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Knowing the dictionary definition of every word

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Being able to recite grammar rules perfectly

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Having native-level pronunciation only

Question 3

In ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages, what are the four macro skills of language?

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Listening, speaking, reading, and writing

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Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling

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Translation, interpretation, transcription, and annotation

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Memorization, repetition, analysis, and synthesis

Question 4

What is "scaffolding" in ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages language instruction?

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Providing temporary support structures that are gradually removed as learners gain proficiency

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Building permanent support systems that never change

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Testing students without any preparation

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Requiring independent work from the first lesson

Question 5

In ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages, what is the difference between fluency and accuracy in language learning?

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Fluency is smooth, natural communication; accuracy is correct use of grammar and vocabulary

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They are identical concepts with no meaningful difference

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Accuracy refers only to pronunciation

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Fluency applies only to written language

Question 6

What role does "comprehensible input" play in ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages language acquisition?

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Providing language just above the learner's current level to promote natural acquisition

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Exposing learners to language far beyond their ability

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Limiting input to only what learners already know

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Providing input only in the learner's native language