TEFL COURSE; UNIT 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is incorrect?
a. TESOL & TEFL concepts are generally much the same.
b. TEFL & EFL are perhaps the most common terms.
c. There should be more TTT (TTT) than Student Talk Time (STT).
d. The 'I do, We do, You do' model is the same as Presentation, Practice Production
(PPP) model. - Answer-c. There should be more TTT than STT.
Communicative Language Teaching is a broad term for: - Answer-Learner-centered,
authentic language acquisition principles.
The dominant achievement goal of Communicative Language is to: - Answer-Enable
students to communicate knowledge and opinions around a topic.
T/F: L2 is a student's native language. - Answer-F: It is the language they are learning;
their second language
T/F: Functions are speech acts that students are likely to face, e.g. making it a request.
- Answer-T
T/F: Students should always be exposed to fine-tuned input. - Answer-F
Good reasons to use L1: - Answer-1. To clarify meaning
2. To clarify anticipated problems
3. To demonstrate that languages have more similarities than differences.
4. To save time, now and again
5. To carry out disciplinary measures
6. To tell a student how well they have done
7. To show that we care.
8. Key differences between learning L1 and L2
Reasons why some L2 learners learn faster: - Answer-Learning style, motivation,
language proficiency of L1, prior learning, pattern of classroom activity, your behavior
gender, female participation, appropriate topics for learning, participation,
communication styles,
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is incorrect?
a. TESOL & TEFL concepts are generally much the same.
b. TEFL & EFL are perhaps the most common terms.
c. There should be more TTT (TTT) than Student Talk Time (STT).
d. The 'I do, We do, You do' model is the same as Presentation, Practice Production
(PPP) model. - Answer-c. There should be more TTT than STT.
Communicative Language Teaching is a broad term for: - Answer-Learner-centered,
authentic language acquisition principles.
The dominant achievement goal of Communicative Language is to: - Answer-Enable
students to communicate knowledge and opinions around a topic.
T/F: L2 is a student's native language. - Answer-F: It is the language they are learning;
their second language
T/F: Functions are speech acts that students are likely to face, e.g. making it a request.
- Answer-T
T/F: Students should always be exposed to fine-tuned input. - Answer-F
Good reasons to use L1: - Answer-1. To clarify meaning
2. To clarify anticipated problems
3. To demonstrate that languages have more similarities than differences.
4. To save time, now and again
5. To carry out disciplinary measures
6. To tell a student how well they have done
7. To show that we care.
8. Key differences between learning L1 and L2
Reasons why some L2 learners learn faster: - Answer-Learning style, motivation,
language proficiency of L1, prior learning, pattern of classroom activity, your behavior
gender, female participation, appropriate topics for learning, participation,
communication styles,
