ECRIF
What does each letter in ECRIF stand for?
Encounter, Clarify, Remember, Internalize, Fluent use
What does each letter in PDP stand for?
Pre, During, Post
Which part of a SMART objective describes what students will actually do or produce?
What’s the difference between guided speaking and free speaking?
Guided speaking provides some support (models, prompts), while free speaking gives students more freedom to express themselves
Mention two skills that are primarily supported by the ECRIF framework.
Speaking / grammar / vocabulary
What is the purpose of the Pre stage in a reading or listening lesson?
To activate students’ background knowledge and prepare them for the content.
What does each letter in SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What is the goal of speaking practice in the Communicative Approach?
To help students use language with a real purpose, not just repeat structures
Which stage of ECRIF focuses on helping students produce language more fluently in real situations?
Fluent use
What happens in the During stage of a PDP lesson?
Students focus on understanding the text or audio through guided tasks.
Why is it important for an objective to be “Achievable”?
So that it is realistic for students’ level and the time available
What are the two main types of skills needed to speak effectively in a second language, according to Martin Bygate?
Motor-perceptive skills and interaction skills
What’s the main goal of the Clarify stage in ECRIF?
To help students understand the meaning, form, and use of the target language.
What type of activities are typical in the Post stage?
Discussions, opinion sharing, or extension tasks that personalize the topic.
Which of the following is a SMART objective?
A) Students will understand past tense
B) Students will write 5 sentences using regular verbs in past tense to describe their weekend
B
Why is it important to balance fluency and accuracy in speaking activities?
Because both are essential for effective communication—fluency allows natural expression, and accuracy ensures clarity and correctness
What type of classroom activity would best fit the Internalize stage?
Various answers. Example: A guided role play or communicative task that requires repeated use of the target language.
Which language skills is the PDP framework mainly used to develop?
Reading and listening (receptive skills)
What is the benefit of using SMART objectives in daily lesson plans?
They provide clear learning goals and help measure student progress.
Mention a strategy that focusses only on accuracy, it is guided and controlled.
Various answers. Example: drilling