TEFL Language Teaching Methods 2

Question 1

What is the Natural Approach to language teaching?

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An approach based on the theory that language is acquired naturally through comprehensible input

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Teaching through strict grammar drills

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Using only textbooks

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Requiring memorization of vocabulary lists

Question 2

What is the Audio-Lingual Method?

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A method based on behavioral psychology using repetition, drills, and pattern practice

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A method using only audio recordings

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Teaching through songs only

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A conversation-only approach

Question 3

What is the Grammar-Translation Method?

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A traditional method focusing on translating texts and learning grammar rules

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A modern communicative approach

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A technology-based method

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An immersion technique

Question 4

What is Krashen's Input Hypothesis?

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Language is acquired when learners receive comprehensible input slightly above their current level (i+1)

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Language is learned only through output practice

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Grammar must be mastered before communication

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All input must be at the learners exact level

Question 5

What is the Silent Way method?

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A method where the teacher remains mostly silent, encouraging learners to discover and produce language independently

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Students are never allowed to speak

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The classroom must be completely silent

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Only written exercises are used

Question 6

What is the difference between fluency and accuracy in language learning?

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

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They are the same thing

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Fluency is more important in all situations

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Accuracy is only about pronunciation