TEFL Teaching Language Skills

Question 1

What is the difference between intensive and extensive reading?

Accepted Answer

Intensive reading focuses on detailed analysis of short texts; extensive reading involves reading longer texts for general comprehension and pleasure

Answer

Intensive reading develops specific skills through careful analysis, while extensive reading builds fluency and vocabulary through quantity.

Question 2

What is a controlled practice activity?

Accepted Answer

An activity where students practice specific language structures with limited freedom to deviate

Answer

Controlled practice provides structured opportunities to use target language accurately before moving to freer activities.

Question 3

What techniques help develop listening skills?

Accepted Answer

Pre-listening activities, gist listening, detailed listening, and post-listening discussion

Answer

Effective listening instruction includes preparation, different types of listening tasks, and follow-up activities.

Question 4

What is process writing?

Accepted Answer

An approach that focuses on the stages of writing: planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing

Answer

Process writing treats writing as a multi-stage process rather than a single-draft product, emphasizing revision and improvement.

Question 5

How can a teacher develop students' speaking skills?

Accepted Answer

Through role plays, discussions, information gaps, debates, and presentations with appropriate scaffolding

Answer

Developing speaking requires varied communicative activities with appropriate support and feedback.

(TEFL) Teaching English as a Foreign Language Practice Test