TEFL Teaching Language Skills 2

Question 1

What is an information gap activity?

Accepted Answer

An activity where students have different information and must communicate to complete a task

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A gap in the teachers knowledge

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Missing information in a textbook

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A break during class

Question 2

What is the role of context in teaching vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Presenting words in meaningful contexts helps learners understand and remember them better than isolated word lists

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Context is irrelevant

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All vocabulary should be taught from dictionary definitions

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Context only matters for advanced learners

Question 3

What is the difference between productive and receptive skills?

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Productive skills (speaking, writing) involve creating language; receptive skills (listening, reading) involve understanding language

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There is no difference

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Productive skills are more important

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Receptive skills require more practice

Question 4

What is a jigsaw activity?

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Students each learn different information and then teach it to others in mixed groups

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Assembling a physical puzzle

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A competitive quiz

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An individual assignment

Question 5

How should pronunciation be taught in TEFL?

Accepted Answer

Through a combination of modeling, drilling, phonemic awareness, and communicative practice

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Only through repetition

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Only at the beginner level

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Pronunciation should not be taught

Question 6

What is graded language?

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Language that is simplified or adjusted to match the learners' proficiency level

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Language with grades or scores

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The most difficult language possible

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Language from graded tests only