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  1. Which teaching approach is most associated with Stephen Krashen's Input Hypothesis?

    Answer: Natural Approach

    Krashen and Terrell's Natural Approach is directly built on the Input Hypothesis, emphasizing comprehensible input slightly beyond the learner's current level.

  2. Dogme ELT (Teaching Unplugged) emphasizes which of the following?

    Answer: Conversation-driven teaching with minimal use of materials

    Dogme ELT strips away materials and lets authentic student conversation drive the lesson.

  3. Which of the following best describes Lexical Approach in ESL teaching?

    Answer: Building language competence through multi-word chunks and collocations

    The Lexical Approach, developed by Lewis, treats chunks and collocations as the core units of language rather than grammar rules.

  4. In a flipped ESL classroom, what do students typically do before class?

    Answer: Watch instructional videos or review input materials at home

    The flipped model moves direct instruction outside class so that class time can be used for practice and application.

  5. Which method uses silence as a key tool to encourage learner autonomy and self-correction?

    Answer: Silent Way

    In the Silent Way, developed by Gattegno, the teacher speaks as little as possible to push learners toward independent problem-solving.

  6. What is the main role of the ESL teacher in a student-centered classroom?

    Answer: Facilitator who guides learner discovery and interaction

    In student-centered instruction, the teacher shifts from lecturing to facilitating, guiding learners to construct knowledge actively.

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