TEFL Language Teaching Methods

Question 1

What is the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach?

Accepted Answer

An approach emphasizing interaction and real communication as the means and goal of language learning

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Memorizing grammar rules only

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Translating texts word by word

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Listening to recordings only

Question 2

What is the difference between ESL and EFL?

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ESL is English in an English-speaking country; EFL is English in a non-English-speaking country

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They are identical

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ESL is easier than EFL

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EFL requires certification but ESL does not

Question 3

What is Total Physical Response (TPR)?

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A method linking language learning to physical movement and actions

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Teaching only through textbooks

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A fitness program for teachers

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Testing physical abilities

Question 4

What is scaffolding in language teaching?

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Providing temporary support structures that help learners accomplish tasks beyond their current ability

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Building physical classroom structures

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Grading papers

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Organizing textbooks

Question 5

What are the four language skills?

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Listening, speaking, reading, and writing

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Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling

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Translation, memorization, repetition, testing

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Phonics, fluency, comprehension, expression

Question 6

What is the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach?

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An approach where learners complete meaningful tasks that require communication in the target language

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Teaching only grammar rules

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Assigning homework only

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Repeating phrases after the teacher