Terms
Communicative activity
A type of activity in a language learning classroom when class participants get involved into a genuine process of information exchange, sharing and negotiation of meaning.
Listening
The ability to understand spoken language, including recognizing sounds, words, sentences, and meaning in real-time communication or recordings.
Grammar
The system of rules that governs how words are used and structured to form correct sentences in a language.
Instructor
Provides direct teaching of language rules, vocabulary, and skills through explanation, modeling, and practice.
Active Participant
Engages actively in speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities, contributing ideas and practicing language use.
Accuracy
The ability to use language forms in a correct way
Reading
The ability to understand written language by interpreting letters, words, sentences, and texts, extracting information, and building meaning.
Vocabulary
The collection of words and phrases that a person knows and uses in a language.
Assessor
Evaluates students’ language progress through formal and informal assessment methods, giving constructive feedback.
Collaborator
Works with classmates in pairs or groups to complete tasks, solve problems, and practice communication skills.
Fluency
Expressing yourself in a clear and confident way, without seeming to make an effort
Writing
The ability to produce written language by organizing ideas into coherent sentences and texts, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and structure.
Pronunciation
The way in which sounds, syllables, and words are articulated and spoken in a language.
Organizer
Plans and manages classroom activities, tasks, and group work to ensure lessons are structured and purposeful.
Communicator
Uses English to express thoughts, exchange information, and interact meaningfully with peers and the teacher.
Interaction
The activity of being with and talking to other people, and the way that people react to each other
Speaking
The ability to produce spoken language to communicate ideas, emotions, and information clearly and appropriately in different contexts.
Intonation
The rise and fall of the voice when speaking, used to convey meaning, emotions, or sentence types (like questions or statements).
Model
Demonstrates correct language use, pronunciation, and communication strategies for students to imitate and learn from.
Reflective Learner
Regularly reviews their own learning experiences, recognizing strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Performance
The overtly observable and concrete manifestation or realization of competence
Intercultural Communication
The process of exchanging information, ideas, and emotions between people from different cultural backgrounds, requiring awareness, respect, and adaptation to cultural differences in language, behavior, and perspectives.
Syntax
The set of rules that determines the correct order and relationship of words within a sentence.
Cultural Guide
Introduces and explains cultural contexts behind language use, helping students develop intercultural competence.
Autonomous Learner
Takes responsibility for their own learning by setting goals, choosing strategies, and reflecting on their progress.