Approaches
Which theory views language learning as a collaborative and social activity that occurs through interactions with more knowledgeable others ?
a) Behaviourism
b) Innatist Theory
c) Sociocultural approach
d) Humanism
Sociocultural approach
According to Krashen, __________ input is defined as language that is slightly beyond the learner's current level, often described as "i+1."
comprehensible
The Direct Method avoids the use of learners' native language and focuses on teaching grammar through inductive methods.
True/False
True
A task is an excuse to practise grammar and vocabulary.
True/False
False
Which theory views language learning as imitation?
Behaviourism
The __________ hypothesis highlights the role of negotiation and feedback in developing second language skills during communication.
Interaction
In the Audiolingual Approach, __________ and __________ are taught first, with reading and writing introduced later.
listening, speaking
Learners have incomplete information and must exchange it with other learners to complete the task. What type of task is it?
Information-gap
Match the following theories with their associated classroom activities:
i) Group work, discussions, and negotiations
ii) Drills, repetition, and memorization of dialogues
iii) Activating prior knowledge and encouraging learners to create new knowledge
Who advocated the Output Hypothesis?
Swain
Match the following methods with their defining characteristics:
i) Focuses on learning through comfortable environments with music and scripted dialogues.
ii) Uses native language to explain grammar rules and translate sentences.
iii) Emphasizes speaking and listening in the target language without translation.
A task usually consists of three stages: ...
Pre-task, task cycle, and post-task
What is the primary focus of the Humanism approach in language learning?
It emphasizes the importance of considering the whole person, including their feelings and emotions, to create a safe learning environment.
What are the 5 hypotheses of Krashen's theory? Name at least two.
1) The Acquisition Learning Hypothesis;
2) The Natural Order Hypothesis;
3) The Monitor Hypothesis;
4) The Comprehensible Input Hypothesis; and
5) The Affective Filter Hypothesis.
What does TPR stand for?
Total Physical Response
Spot the differences task is an example of
open/closed
convergent/divergent
one-way/two-way task.
Closed, convergent, two-way
The Innatist Theory by _________ emphasises that humans are born with an innate ability for language acquisition, facilitated by "Universal Grammar."
Chomsky
What are four key elements that contribute to language learning according to the Interactionist Hypothesis?
Input, output, interaction, and feedback
A teacher explains the rule, then students do exercises and participate in communicative activities in which they are expected to use the rule or the target forms / vocabulary. Name the method.
PPP (Presentation - Practice - Production)
Name at least three task features according to Skehan (1998).
•Meaning is primary;
•There is some kind of communication problem to solve;
•There is some sort of relationship to comparable real-world activities;
•The assessment of the task is in terms of outcome.