True or False
We should teach and expect young learners to use British/American English.
False (pg. 11)
The ____ Circle includes countries where English has no official function and opportunities to use English are usually only with those who do not share the same mother tongue.
Expanding (pg.3)
One reason for learning English early is pronunciation and fluency. The text says that learning English as a young student means you "are more likely to acquire English to native levels without..."
a. an accent
b. a dialect
c. any mistakes
a. an accent (pg. 6)
Name two countries where English is the primary language spoken in schools (inner circle country)
United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand (pg. 3)
There is a critical period when children should learn a foreign language if they want to achieve fluency.
False (pg. 4)
In a total ______ program, children study all of their subjects (except their own language) through English.
immersion (pg. 6)
What does the acronym CLIL mean?
a. Classrooms Learning International Languages
b. Content and Language Integrated Learning
c. Communicative Learning in Language
b. Content and Language Intergrated Learning
(pg. 9)
How does a dual-language or two-way immersion program work?
There is an equal amount of students speaking one language and students speaking another. Instruction is done through each language to build up fluency in both languages (pg. 10)
FLEX (foreign language exploratory) programs use short sessions where students learn basic words or phrases in one or more languages.
True (pg. 10)
"Teachers who share their young learners' language and _____ will understand the ways that children learn in that country"
Culture (pg. 11)
Which of the following is NOT a "common pitfall" of early foreign language programs?
a. implementing a new program to each grade at a different time
b. scheduling language classes too infrequently
c. lacking cohesion from primary to secondary grades
a. implementing a new program to each grade at a different time (pg. 12)
What is one factor that helps an EYL program be successful?
focused on meaning, integrated language instruction with mainstream curriculum, used task-based and content-based approaches, provided fun in the classroom, set up children for success, fostered learner autonomy, set realistic expectations and assessments, provided continuity between primary and secondary language programs, used tech appropriately, had adequate funding, provided professional development, advocated for the program, used a standards-based curriculum (pg 13)