Language Teaching Methods Flashcards
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What is the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach?
Answer: An approach emphasizing interaction and real communication as the means and goal of language learning
CLT focuses on developing communicative competence through meaningful interaction and authentic language use.
What is the difference between ESL and EFL?
Answer: ESL is English in an English-speaking country; EFL is English in a non-English-speaking country
ESL (English as a Second Language) is taught where English is the primary language, while EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is taught where another language dominates.
What is Total Physical Response (TPR)?
Answer: A method linking language learning to physical movement and actions
TPR connects language learning with physical actions, making it especially effective for beginners and young learners.
What is scaffolding in language teaching?
Answer: Providing temporary support structures that help learners accomplish tasks beyond their current ability
Scaffolding gradually reduces support as the learner gains independence, much like physical scaffolding is removed as a building becomes self-supporting.
What are the four language skills?
Answer: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
The four core language skills are divided into receptive (listening, reading) and productive (speaking, writing) skills.
What is the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach?
Answer: An approach where learners complete meaningful tasks that require communication in the target language
TBLT uses tasks as the central unit of planning and instruction, with language being learned through completing meaningful activities.