ESL ESL Teaching Methods & Approaches 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Natural Approach

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Conversation-driven teaching with minimal use of materials

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Building language competence through multi-word chunks and collocations

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Watch instructional videos or review input materials at home

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Silent Way

Answer

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

ESL - Certified English as a Second Language Instructor Practice Test

ESL - Certified English as a Second Language Instructor Practice Test

ESL ESL Teaching Methods & Approaches 3