TEFL Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
first top tip to remember when teaching - ANS-Always give your students a reason for
doing something
No - ANS-Is there a set format for a lesson plan?
Context for your lesson - ANS-this is the background for your lesson and will determine
what you are actually going to teach.
It should include: who you are teaching, practical info, aims of the lesson, and any
anticipated problems and ideas to overcome them.
Structure of your lesson - ANS-This part of your plan will set out what you will be doing
in the lesson. It should relate directly to the context and include: the timing for each part
of the lesson, the topic/stage you are coving in each part of the lesson, the specific
things you will be doing for that stage, who will be involved in each activity, and the
resources you will need.
Context - ANS-what is the first stage of lesson planning?
Context - ANS-determines what you teach and how you teach it.
Beginner - ANS-Level of students: Knows no English
False beginner - ANS-Level of students: Has encountered English, but has very limited
ability to speak basic phrases
Elementary - ANS-Level of students: Can form very basic phrases; limited ability
Pre-intermediate - ANS-Level of students: Knows the basic structures of the language;
has a wider range of vocabulary
Intermediate - ANS-Level of students: Able to tackle more complex structures but may
still struggle to form these correctly
Upper intermediate - ANS-Level of students: Extended ability and knowledge of
structures
Advanced - ANS-Level of students: Much more accurate use of structures and more
depth in their use and understanding
, Proficiency - ANS-Level of students: Near native speaker level
Beginner - ANS-Grouping levels: ___________s are on a steep learning curve. This
means that you can see progress within each lesson, as vocabulary and grammar takes
root.It is important for you to plan and structure lessons to help keep students'
confidence and motivation high.
When you are planning a lesson for ____________s:
• Ensure that they will leave the class having learnt at least one new thing - whether
this is an item of vocabulary, a new phrase or how to conjugate a verb.
• Include quick reviews and activities to help students see the progress they are
making.
Intermediate - ANS-Grouping levels: _________ level students have already
accumulated the knowledge that they need to speak English. However, they need to
learn to manipulate it in order to move onto the next level. Learning at this level is less
obvious and more students give up at this level than at any other.
When you are planning lessons for __________ level students:
• Use a clear structure, showing what you will be teaching each week, month, term and
year. This will help students to see where they are going, and reflect on how far they
have progressed.
• Set your students challenges: give them short tasks to see if they have learnt enough
to analyse and manipulate a piece of language.
Advanced - ANS-Grouping levels: ____________ students are trying to get to the heart
of the language. You need to help them to explore the depths of meaning and the
subtleties of the language, such as turns of phrase, inflections in the voice, colloquial
expressions and inference in what people say and write.
When you are planning a lesson for ___________ students:
• Spend time exploring their interests. You can then build quite complex activities
around these areas. For example, you could set up a political debate, review a specific
piece of medical research, or discuss whether a player should move to a new football
team.
• Use sound recordings and film to introduce students to a range of different accents
and colloquial expressions.
Modelling - ANS-you provide an example in order to explain the point. This can help
make the subject matter easier for students to understand. When you are planning your
lesson, consider if it would be helpful to use _______ to help you introduce an activity.
Solutions
first top tip to remember when teaching - ANS-Always give your students a reason for
doing something
No - ANS-Is there a set format for a lesson plan?
Context for your lesson - ANS-this is the background for your lesson and will determine
what you are actually going to teach.
It should include: who you are teaching, practical info, aims of the lesson, and any
anticipated problems and ideas to overcome them.
Structure of your lesson - ANS-This part of your plan will set out what you will be doing
in the lesson. It should relate directly to the context and include: the timing for each part
of the lesson, the topic/stage you are coving in each part of the lesson, the specific
things you will be doing for that stage, who will be involved in each activity, and the
resources you will need.
Context - ANS-what is the first stage of lesson planning?
Context - ANS-determines what you teach and how you teach it.
Beginner - ANS-Level of students: Knows no English
False beginner - ANS-Level of students: Has encountered English, but has very limited
ability to speak basic phrases
Elementary - ANS-Level of students: Can form very basic phrases; limited ability
Pre-intermediate - ANS-Level of students: Knows the basic structures of the language;
has a wider range of vocabulary
Intermediate - ANS-Level of students: Able to tackle more complex structures but may
still struggle to form these correctly
Upper intermediate - ANS-Level of students: Extended ability and knowledge of
structures
Advanced - ANS-Level of students: Much more accurate use of structures and more
depth in their use and understanding
, Proficiency - ANS-Level of students: Near native speaker level
Beginner - ANS-Grouping levels: ___________s are on a steep learning curve. This
means that you can see progress within each lesson, as vocabulary and grammar takes
root.It is important for you to plan and structure lessons to help keep students'
confidence and motivation high.
When you are planning a lesson for ____________s:
• Ensure that they will leave the class having learnt at least one new thing - whether
this is an item of vocabulary, a new phrase or how to conjugate a verb.
• Include quick reviews and activities to help students see the progress they are
making.
Intermediate - ANS-Grouping levels: _________ level students have already
accumulated the knowledge that they need to speak English. However, they need to
learn to manipulate it in order to move onto the next level. Learning at this level is less
obvious and more students give up at this level than at any other.
When you are planning lessons for __________ level students:
• Use a clear structure, showing what you will be teaching each week, month, term and
year. This will help students to see where they are going, and reflect on how far they
have progressed.
• Set your students challenges: give them short tasks to see if they have learnt enough
to analyse and manipulate a piece of language.
Advanced - ANS-Grouping levels: ____________ students are trying to get to the heart
of the language. You need to help them to explore the depths of meaning and the
subtleties of the language, such as turns of phrase, inflections in the voice, colloquial
expressions and inference in what people say and write.
When you are planning a lesson for ___________ students:
• Spend time exploring their interests. You can then build quite complex activities
around these areas. For example, you could set up a political debate, review a specific
piece of medical research, or discuss whether a player should move to a new football
team.
• Use sound recordings and film to introduce students to a range of different accents
and colloquial expressions.
Modelling - ANS-you provide an example in order to explain the point. This can help
make the subject matter easier for students to understand. When you are planning your
lesson, consider if it would be helpful to use _______ to help you introduce an activity.
