teaching language systems
Which three things do we need to teach when learning a new language?
We need to teach grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation because they are the basic building blocks for communication.
Why is pronunciation important when learning a language?
Pronunciation is important so students can speak clearly and be understood.
Why is vocabulary important in language learning?
Vocabulary is important because it lets students communicate ideas
What does grammar govern in language?
Grammar governs sentence formation, providing rules to arrange words meaningfully.
Why should we teach grammar, words, and pronunciation together?
They should be taught together since integration helps students use the language naturally.
What do rhythmic-intonation skills help with?
Rhythmic-intonation skills help use correct stress and intonation for natural speech.
What does vocabulary include?
Vocabulary includes words, word combinations, compounds, and idioms
Which two main methods are used to learn grammar?
Grammar is learned using inductive (infer rules from examples) and deductive (learn rules first, then apply) methods.
What three things should good language teaching include at the same time?
Good teaching includes form, meaning, and use to learn structure, meaning, and real-life application.
What do auditory skills help learners do?
Auditory skills help learners hear and distinguish sounds.
What is the difference between productive and receptive vocabulary?
Productive vocabulary is used in speaking/writing, receptive vocabulary is recognized in listening/reading.
In which activities is active grammar mainly used, and in which is passive grammar used?
Active grammar → used in speaking and writing; Passive grammar → used in reading and listening
What does modern language teaching focus on?
Modern teaching focuses on communicative skills and active thinking for real-life use.
What are pronouncing skills about?
Pronouncing skills involve producing sounds correctly, including articulation, stress, and intonation.
How is vocabulary usually selected for teaching?
Vocabulary is selected based on frequency, necessity, meaningfulness, and collocations
What do grammar mechanisms include, and how are they automated through practice?
Grammar mechanisms include skills, patterns, and generalizations, which become automated through practice.
What is the best way to teach pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar?
The best way is to teach systematically and together, combining form, meaning, and use for fluent, correct language.
What is the main goal of teaching pronunciation?
The main goal is fluency and intelligibility, so students can communicate effectively.
Which approaches help teachers choose words based on meaning and word combinations?
Teachers choose words using approaches that focus on meaning and word combinations
How do speech patterns serve as models for grammar acquisition, and how is the choice between active and passive grammar related to communicative frequency?
Speech patterns serve as models by providing examples of natural language; choice of active/passive grammar depends on communicative frequency to focus on commonly used structures.