General Knowledge
You won't find grammar exercises in the materials that use this type of syllabus.
True or False?
What is false? They can be found as a support for the communicative function.
This advantage happens because students can use the language to share their own ideas, purposes, and emotions.
What is increasing student motivation?
This disadvantage points out that many functional exponents are just set phrases, which limits broader language development.
What is relying on fixed expressions only?
Exchanging contact details is an example of…
What is a function?
This type of syllabus is based on...
What are communicative functions (what people do with the language)?
This advantage makes sure that learners practice language in ways that match real communication, not artificial drills.
What is setting realistic learning tasks?
This difficulty arises because deciding which functions and notions to teach, and in what order, is complex, subjective, and not strongly supported by research.
What are selection and grading difficulties?
Talking about the past is an example of…
What is a notion?
It was developed in the 1970s by this linguist.
Who is D.A. Wilkins?
This advantage ensures that students learn everyday expressions and language they can actually use outside the classroom.
What is teaching real-world language?
This disadvantage happens when functions and notions are too vague or conceptual, making them hard for learners to understand or apply in real situations.
What is abstractness?
Name 2 examples of Functions
What are making invitations and apologizing?
The main purpose of this type of syllabus.
What is helping students communicate appropriately in real-life situations?
This advantage recognizes that speakers need a genuine reason to talk, making communication motivating and functional.
What is recognizing real purposes for speaking?
This challenge exists because different grammatical forms can be used to express the same communicative purpose, making it unclear how to progress from simple to complex.
What are multiple structures for one function?
Name 3 examples of Notions
What are age, location and quantity?
Name 2 limitations of the functional-notional syllabus.
What are it cannot cover the entire language system, and functional items may not fully represent how languages are learned?
Which approach relates closely to this type of syllabus?
What is CLT, or communicative language teaching?
This disadvantage occurs because grammar takes a secondary role, leaving learners with possible gaps in systematic grammatical knowledge.
What is neglect of grammar focus?
These books follow this approach.
What are Touchstone, Professional English in Use, and English for Everyone?