TEFL Certification: Unit 3 & 4
Exam Review Questions and
Answers
Which of the following statements about effective learners is untrue?
They are unwilling to take risks
They find a style of learning that suits them
They take responsibility for the learning
They try to figure out how the language works - Answer-They are unwilling to take risks
The learning style approach we recommend excludes a category for:
kinesthetic learners
auditory learners
activist learners
visual learners - Answer-activist learners
In relation to the VAK approach, which type of learner is most likely to enjoy
participating most in role plays?
Auditory learner
Reflector learner
Pragmatist learner
Kinesthetic learner - Answer-Kinesthetic
T/F: A visual learner is likely to be good at spelling. - Answer-T
T/F: Give learner styles a try: preferably with younger learners. - Answer-F
Plateau Effect - Answer-when forward progress seems to have stopped whilst a learner
is engaged in learning a new skill.
In relation to student's different learning strategies, which of the following statements is
untrue?
The way learners learn can be different
You can influence and help to develop students' learning strategies.
It is always feasible to meet the learning characteristics of each student every time.
Being aware of your students' learning strategies will hep you to motivate them to learn.
- Answer-It is always feasible to meet the learning characteristics of each student every
time.
, With regard to autonomous learners, which of the following is untrue?
They cannot become more autonomous of their own volition.
They are unwilling to take risks
They take an active approach to the learning task at hand
An increase in autonomy does not lead to an increase in motivation. - Answer-They take
an active approach to the learning task at hand
In relation to the plateau effect, which of the following statements is invalid?
The effect happens when forward progress seems to have stopped.
These plateaux are normal and commonly experienced.
The point where progress flattens out can be real or perceived.
No amount of exertion will help a student to break through this plateau. - Answer-No
amount of exertion will help a student to break through this plateau.
T/F: Some people find that their learning style may be a blend of two or three styles. -
Answer-T
T/F: Asking a speaker to repeat what she said is an effective learning strategy. -
Answer-T
Phonological Awareness - Answer-the ability to focus on the sounds of the language.
Strategies to promote phonological awareness: - Answer-1. ensure it is an integral part
of communication
2. Do not aim for perfection
3. plan the phonological awareness experiences
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Activities - Answer-1. Listen and imitate
2. minimal pairs
3. contextualized minimal pairs
4. visual aids
5. tongue twisters
6. drilling
7. linking
8. same or different
9. stop me
10. listen
11. pictures
Pronunciation - Answer-how a person articulates specific sounds.
Teaching pronunciation is for the learner to develop spoken English so that: - Answer-
the learner is easy to understand when speaking English
Exam Review Questions and
Answers
Which of the following statements about effective learners is untrue?
They are unwilling to take risks
They find a style of learning that suits them
They take responsibility for the learning
They try to figure out how the language works - Answer-They are unwilling to take risks
The learning style approach we recommend excludes a category for:
kinesthetic learners
auditory learners
activist learners
visual learners - Answer-activist learners
In relation to the VAK approach, which type of learner is most likely to enjoy
participating most in role plays?
Auditory learner
Reflector learner
Pragmatist learner
Kinesthetic learner - Answer-Kinesthetic
T/F: A visual learner is likely to be good at spelling. - Answer-T
T/F: Give learner styles a try: preferably with younger learners. - Answer-F
Plateau Effect - Answer-when forward progress seems to have stopped whilst a learner
is engaged in learning a new skill.
In relation to student's different learning strategies, which of the following statements is
untrue?
The way learners learn can be different
You can influence and help to develop students' learning strategies.
It is always feasible to meet the learning characteristics of each student every time.
Being aware of your students' learning strategies will hep you to motivate them to learn.
- Answer-It is always feasible to meet the learning characteristics of each student every
time.
, With regard to autonomous learners, which of the following is untrue?
They cannot become more autonomous of their own volition.
They are unwilling to take risks
They take an active approach to the learning task at hand
An increase in autonomy does not lead to an increase in motivation. - Answer-They take
an active approach to the learning task at hand
In relation to the plateau effect, which of the following statements is invalid?
The effect happens when forward progress seems to have stopped.
These plateaux are normal and commonly experienced.
The point where progress flattens out can be real or perceived.
No amount of exertion will help a student to break through this plateau. - Answer-No
amount of exertion will help a student to break through this plateau.
T/F: Some people find that their learning style may be a blend of two or three styles. -
Answer-T
T/F: Asking a speaker to repeat what she said is an effective learning strategy. -
Answer-T
Phonological Awareness - Answer-the ability to focus on the sounds of the language.
Strategies to promote phonological awareness: - Answer-1. ensure it is an integral part
of communication
2. Do not aim for perfection
3. plan the phonological awareness experiences
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Activities - Answer-1. Listen and imitate
2. minimal pairs
3. contextualized minimal pairs
4. visual aids
5. tongue twisters
6. drilling
7. linking
8. same or different
9. stop me
10. listen
11. pictures
Pronunciation - Answer-how a person articulates specific sounds.
Teaching pronunciation is for the learner to develop spoken English so that: - Answer-
the learner is easy to understand when speaking English
