TESL Teaching Methodologies and Approaches

Question 1

What does CLT stand for in the context of English language teaching?

Accepted Answer

Communicative Language Teaching

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Classroom Learning Techniques

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Content-Led Terminology

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Cultural Literacy Training

Question 2

Which teaching method uses physical actions in response to verbal commands as its core technique?

Accepted Answer

Total Physical Response (TPR)

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Suggestopedia

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The Silent Way

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Audio-Lingual Method

Question 3

The Audio-Lingual Method is primarily grounded in which learning theory?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorism

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Constructivism

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Cognitivism

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Humanism

Question 4

What is the primary goal of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)?

Accepted Answer

Completing meaningful real-world tasks using the target language

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Mastery of grammatical rules before speaking

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Translation accuracy between languages

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Memorization of vocabulary lists

Question 5

Which language teaching approach is most directly associated with Stephen Krashen's Input Hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Natural Approach

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Grammar-Translation Method

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Audio-Lingual Method

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Silent Way

Question 6

In Content-Based Instruction (CBI), English language learning is integrated with what?

Accepted Answer

Subject matter content such as science or social studies

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Grammar drills and pattern practice

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Native language translation exercises

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Standardized test preparation

Question 7

What is the defining characteristic of the Silent Way method, developed by Caleb Gattegno?

Accepted Answer

The teacher remains largely silent to encourage student discovery and autonomy

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Extensive use of native language translation

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Heavy reliance on audio recordings and repetition

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Emphasis on memorizing scripted dialogues