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Language Teaching Methods

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Translation; reading comp; memorization of vocab lists; identify synonyms - antonyms - cognates - deductive application of grammar rules






2. No basic text; initially use voice - gestures and action; later use materials and media






3. Language is primarily speech; learning language involves culture






4. Objectives reflect needs of learners; include functional skills & linguistic objectives






5. Sentence-based with grammatical and lexical criteria being primary focus on meaning - not form






6. Learning cannot lead to acquisition; learning- a conscious process; acquisition- a natural - subconscious process






7. Innovative and conventional; translation - group work - recording - transcription - free conversation






8. Active and direct role - 'director' of stage play with students as actors






9. Conventional - but memorization of whole meaningful text is recommended






10. Central & active teacher centered method; provides model - controls direction & pace






11. Learners are members of a community; learning not an individual accomplishment - but is achieved collaboratively






12. Learning occurs through suggestion - when learners are in deeply relaxed state; baroque music used to induce state






13. No textbook; materials developed as course progresses






14. Memorization and habit forming






15. Each language has unique rhythm and spirit; core structure and functional vocab are keys to spirit






16. Textbooks; prepared passages and related grammar and vocab exercises






17. To be able to read literature in L2; translate L2 to L1 and vice versa; achieve proficiency in L2 reading and writing






18. Student respond to commands - questions - visual cues; encourage and shape oral responses; no grammar explanation or modeling






19. Responsible for their own learning' must develop independence - autonomy and responsibility






20. Literary language is superior to spoken language






21. Leaning L2 and L1 different; L2 learning is intellectual; feel music of language; silent awareness - then active trial






22. L2 learning same as L1; comprehension before production; carry out commands and reduction of stress






23. Facilator of communication process; needs analyst - counsellor; process manager






24. Based on here and now - focus on meaning - not form; must allow for comprehensible input






25. Dialogues & drills; repetition & memorization pattern practice






26. Use language meaningful to promote learning; activities involving real communication






27. Main source of comprehensible input; must create positive; low-anxiety climate; lead rich mixture of activities






28. Counselling and parent analogy; provide safe environment for students to learn and grow






29. Structures - functions - notions - themes & tasks; order based on learners' needs






30. Ten-unit courses consisting of 1 -200 word dialogues - graded by vocab and grammar






31. Repetition; substitution drills; avoid translation and grammar explanation; students not allowed to make mistakes






32. Teacher oriented; tapes & visuals; language lab often used






33. Answer and ask questions - use L2 and communicate as if in real situations






34. Control of structures of sound; form & order; mastery over symbols of L2; native speaker mastery






35. Essence of language is meaning; vocab not grammar is heart of the language






36. Habit formation; skills learned more effectively if oral before written; analogy - not analysis






37. Learners are directed by skilled training techniques to produce correct response






38. Language is a system for expression of meaning; primary function is interaction & communication






39. Based on selection of communicative activities and topics derived from learners' needs






40. Listen and repeat; respond to questions and commands; no control over content; make own statements questions later






41. Information sharing; negotiation of meaning & interaction






42. Language is a rule governed system - hierarchically arranged






43. A list of structures and vocab - graded by grammatical complexity






44. Learners as negotiator - interactor - giving & receiving information






45. Should try to lose themselves in activities involving meaningful communication






46. Use L2 exclusively; inductive grammar; much speaking - T to Ss and Ss to Ss; dictation






47. Texts - tapes - classroom items and music; texts must have force and literary quality






48. Acquire vocab by speaking full sentences in L2; communication is purpose of language learning






49. Create situations and present materials to encourage positive reception and retention; exude authority and confidence






50. Leaning involves whole person; social process of growth