ESL ESL Teaching Methods & Approaches

Question 1

Which teaching approach emphasizes meaningful communication over grammatical accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

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Grammar-Translation Method

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Audio-Lingual Method

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Silent Way

Question 2

What is the primary goal of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)?

Accepted Answer

Completing meaningful real-world tasks using the target language

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Memorizing grammar rules

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Translating texts from L1 to L2

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Drilling vocabulary lists

Question 3

The Audio-Lingual Method is primarily based on which learning theory?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorism

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Cognitivism

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Constructivism

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Humanism

Question 4

Which method encourages students to discover grammar rules on their own through guided examples?

Accepted Answer

Inductive instruction

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Deductive instruction

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Direct Method

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Total Physical Response

Question 5

Total Physical Response (TPR) is most appropriate for which learner population?

Accepted Answer

Beginner and young ESL learners

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Advanced academic writers

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Business English professionals

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TOEFL test-takers

Question 6

Content-Based Instruction (CBI) integrates language teaching with what?

Accepted Answer

Subject-matter content from other disciplines

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Grammar drills

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Pronunciation training only

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L1 translation exercises