TEFL Teaching Methodologies and Approaches 3

Question 1

According to Krashen's Input Hypothesis, acquisition occurs when learners are exposed to language that is:

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Slightly beyond their current competence (i+1)

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Far above their current level to challenge them maximally

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Exactly at their current proficiency level

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Slightly below their current level for confidence building

Question 2

A teacher using the Lexical Approach would most likely focus lessons on:

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Chunks, collocations, and multi-word units rather than isolated grammar rules

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Phonemic drills and pronunciation accuracy

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Discrete grammar points presented in a fixed sequence

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Translating literary texts from the learners' first language

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'focus on form' in communicative teaching?

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Drawing attention to linguistic features during meaning-focused activities

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Teaching grammar rules before any communicative practice

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Avoiding all grammar instruction in favor of natural exposure

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Correcting every grammatical error in student output

Question 4

In Content-Based Instruction, the primary vehicle for language learning is:

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Academic or subject-matter content taught through the target language

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Structured conversation drills based on everyday topics

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Explicit metalinguistic analysis of grammar rules

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Memorization of vocabulary lists organized by theme

Question 5

What distinguishes 'strong' CLT from 'weak' CLT?

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Strong CLT uses only communication tasks with no grammar focus; weak CLT incorporates some explicit instruction

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Strong CLT uses grammar-translation; weak CLT uses audiolingualism

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Strong CLT targets advanced learners; weak CLT targets beginners

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Strong CLT requires L1 use; weak CLT prohibits the mother tongue

Question 6

A teacher tells students, 'Stand up when you hear a verb in the past tense.' This technique is most associated with:

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Total Physical Response

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Suggestopedia

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Community Language Learning

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The Lexical Approach

Question 7

Which concept describes a learner's self-imposed barrier to language acquisition due to fear of embarrassment?

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The Affective Filter

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The Monitor Hypothesis

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The Input Hypothesis

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The Natural Order Hypothesis