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100

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

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

A task is an excuse to practise grammar and vocabulary.

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

Learners have incomplete information and must exchange it with other learners to complete the task. What type of task is it?

Information-gap

300

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
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

A task usually consists of three stages: ...

Pre-task, task cycle, and post-task

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? 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.

400

What does TPR stand for?

Total Physical Response

400

Spot the differences task is an example of

open/closed

convergent/divergent

one-way/two-way task.

Closed, convergent, two-way

500

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

Chomsky

500

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

Input, output, interaction, and feedback

500

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)

500

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.