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100

Which theory views language learning as a social process influenced by interaction and negotiation?
a) Behaviourism
b) Innatist Theory
c) Sociocultural approach
d) Humanism

Sociocultural approach

100

According to Krashen, __________ input is defined as language that is slightly beyond the learner's current level, often described as "i+1."

comprehensible

100

The Direct Method avoids the use of learners' native language and focuses on teaching grammar through inductive methods. 

True/False

True

100

Second language acquisition occurs in the same way as first language acquisition. 

True/False

False

200

Which theory views language learning as imitation?

Behaviourism

200

The __________ hypothesis highlights the role of negotiation and feedback in developing second language skills during communication.

Interaction

200

In the Audiolingual Approach, __________ and __________ are taught first, with reading and writing introduced later.

listening, speaking

200

The "Focus on Form" approach integrates attention to language structure with meaningful communication tasks. 

True/False

True

300

The Innatist Theory by _________ emphasises that humans are born with an innate ability for language acquisition, facilitated by a "Universal Grammar."

Chomsky

300

Who advocated the Output Hypothesis?

Swain

300

Match the following methods with their defining characteristics:

  • a) Grammar-Translation Approach
  • b) Direct Method
  • c) Suggestopedia

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) ii) Uses native language to explain grammar rules and translate sentences.
  • b) iii) Emphasizes speaking and listening in the target language without translation.
  • c) i) Focuses on learning through comfortable environments with music and scripted dialogues.
300

Language __________  focuses on explicit teaching of rules, while language __________  occurs implicitly without conscious awareness.

learning; acquisition

400

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.

400

What are the 5 hypotheses of Krashen's theory?

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.

400

What does TPR stand for?

Total Physical Response

400

Mexican immigrants learning English in the USA is an example of:

ESL/EFL?

ESL

500

Match the following theories with their associated classroom activities:

  • a) Behaviourism
  • b) Constructivism
  • c) Sociocultural Perspectives

i) Group work, discussions, and negotiations
ii) Drills, repetition, and memorization of dialogues
iii) Activating prior knowledge and encouraging learners to create new knowledge

  • a) ii) Drills, repetition, and memorization of dialogues
  • b) iii) Activating prior knowledge and encouraging learners to create new knowledge
  • c) i) Group work, discussions, and negotiations
500

What are four key elements that contribute to language learning according to the Interactionist Hypothesis?

Input, output, interaction, and feedback

500

Name at least three key features of PBL.

  • Real-world relevance
  • Collaboration and group work
  • Student-centered approach
  • Research
  • Integration of skills
500

A type of corrective feedback where a teacher or interlocutor reformulates a learner's incorrect utterance into a correct one.

Recast