TEFL Final Exam with Accurate
Solutions
Three main approaches to teaching English - ANSWER-1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method - ANSWER-The aim is for accuracy and to sound
as much as possible like a native English speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on? - ANSWER-Pronunciation and Grammar
(Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method? - ANSWER-It is basically drilling and
memorizing the English language. Students develop word and sentence repertoires to
use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method - ANSWER-It helps the learners pronounce sentences
correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method - ANSWER-Does not aid in building fluency and the ability
to communicate in an unscripted way.
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach? - ANSWER-The
Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a
facilitator. Lots of group work, and encourages individuality and self expression.
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach - ANSWER-Fluency over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach - ANSWER-It allows students to experiment with
the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect of language.
Weakness of Communicative Approach - ANSWER-Not as much emphasis on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach? - ANSWER-The Task-Based
Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You usually use the
Communicative Approach to complete tasks. Usually done with older students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach - ANSWER--You have $80 and are trying t o barter
for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
,-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach - ANSWER-Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach - ANSWER-Sacrifices accuracy
CultureRoute Methodology - ANSWER-Learners engage in interactive and meaningful
communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
Content must be - ANSWER-Interesting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes - ANSWER-1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer - ANSWER-Short, fun and relevant (to the overall theme) games and activities
that pique the students' interest about the lesson. It helps them burn off excess energy
and gives other students time to get to class if they're running late so they don't miss
any of the lesson.
What are the 3 P's? - ANSWER-1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation - ANSWER-This is where teachers introduce the new vocabulary and
grammar point via flash card or real item, and goes through drilling exercises with
students. The teacher speaks about 75% of the time, demonstrating the words.
Accuracy is very important
Practice - ANSWER-Teachers introduce new sentence structures and practice those
structures. Students practice using words or structures in a controlled way. Teachers
talk 40/60
What does written work focus on? - ANSWER-Accurate form and structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase? - ANSWER-Accuracy
Production - ANSWER-Production involves self-expression and creativity. The activities
should be as communicative as possible. I mainly reinforces focus of the lesson.
Teachers talk 10/90
, Production activities must: - ANSWER-- Involve self-expression. The idea is that if
students use the language to express themselves, the language would be deeply
embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on? - ANSWER-Fluency (teacher listens for
mistakes, but corrects at the end)
Wrap-Up (Cooler) - ANSWER-It should be a short, simple activity that allows the
students to leave class feeling positive with smiles on their faces
Benefits of The 3 P's - ANSWER--The 3 P's framework provides structure and
guidelines for a successful lesson in terms of presenting language and showing ho wit is
used in context.
- Focuses on accuracy as well as fluency, drawing from all three established schools of
thought.
Presentation and Practice phases draw heavily from what method? - ANSWER-The
Direct Method, which is focused on accuracy and pronunciation
Production Phase draws heavily from what method? - ANSWER-The Communicative
and Task-Based Approach, encouraging use of the language in a freer, more natural
way.
Adjustments of The 3 P's - ANSWER-- Teachers do not need to use the 3 P's in the
order they are outlined here.
- Teachers may also want to break the 3 P's approach into smaller units or chunks for
beginners or youth
The three main ways that people learn - ANSWER-1. Visually (They learn by watching)
2. Auditory (They learn by listening)
3. Tactile (Kinesthetic learners learn by doing)
What is the importance of knowing different learning styles? - ANSWER-Your activities
should incorporate all 3 learning styles for maximum effort. One example of catering to
different learning styles would be in the introduction of vocab during the presentation
phase of the lesson
Ways to introduce vocabulary - ANSWER--Flash cards
-Pictures
-Mosaic
Student Motivation - ANSWER--Obligation
-Advancement
-Survival
Solutions
Three main approaches to teaching English - ANSWER-1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method - ANSWER-The aim is for accuracy and to sound
as much as possible like a native English speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on? - ANSWER-Pronunciation and Grammar
(Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method? - ANSWER-It is basically drilling and
memorizing the English language. Students develop word and sentence repertoires to
use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method - ANSWER-It helps the learners pronounce sentences
correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method - ANSWER-Does not aid in building fluency and the ability
to communicate in an unscripted way.
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach? - ANSWER-The
Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a
facilitator. Lots of group work, and encourages individuality and self expression.
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach - ANSWER-Fluency over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach - ANSWER-It allows students to experiment with
the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect of language.
Weakness of Communicative Approach - ANSWER-Not as much emphasis on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach? - ANSWER-The Task-Based
Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You usually use the
Communicative Approach to complete tasks. Usually done with older students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach - ANSWER--You have $80 and are trying t o barter
for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
,-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach - ANSWER-Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach - ANSWER-Sacrifices accuracy
CultureRoute Methodology - ANSWER-Learners engage in interactive and meaningful
communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
Content must be - ANSWER-Interesting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes - ANSWER-1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer - ANSWER-Short, fun and relevant (to the overall theme) games and activities
that pique the students' interest about the lesson. It helps them burn off excess energy
and gives other students time to get to class if they're running late so they don't miss
any of the lesson.
What are the 3 P's? - ANSWER-1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation - ANSWER-This is where teachers introduce the new vocabulary and
grammar point via flash card or real item, and goes through drilling exercises with
students. The teacher speaks about 75% of the time, demonstrating the words.
Accuracy is very important
Practice - ANSWER-Teachers introduce new sentence structures and practice those
structures. Students practice using words or structures in a controlled way. Teachers
talk 40/60
What does written work focus on? - ANSWER-Accurate form and structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase? - ANSWER-Accuracy
Production - ANSWER-Production involves self-expression and creativity. The activities
should be as communicative as possible. I mainly reinforces focus of the lesson.
Teachers talk 10/90
, Production activities must: - ANSWER-- Involve self-expression. The idea is that if
students use the language to express themselves, the language would be deeply
embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on? - ANSWER-Fluency (teacher listens for
mistakes, but corrects at the end)
Wrap-Up (Cooler) - ANSWER-It should be a short, simple activity that allows the
students to leave class feeling positive with smiles on their faces
Benefits of The 3 P's - ANSWER--The 3 P's framework provides structure and
guidelines for a successful lesson in terms of presenting language and showing ho wit is
used in context.
- Focuses on accuracy as well as fluency, drawing from all three established schools of
thought.
Presentation and Practice phases draw heavily from what method? - ANSWER-The
Direct Method, which is focused on accuracy and pronunciation
Production Phase draws heavily from what method? - ANSWER-The Communicative
and Task-Based Approach, encouraging use of the language in a freer, more natural
way.
Adjustments of The 3 P's - ANSWER-- Teachers do not need to use the 3 P's in the
order they are outlined here.
- Teachers may also want to break the 3 P's approach into smaller units or chunks for
beginners or youth
The three main ways that people learn - ANSWER-1. Visually (They learn by watching)
2. Auditory (They learn by listening)
3. Tactile (Kinesthetic learners learn by doing)
What is the importance of knowing different learning styles? - ANSWER-Your activities
should incorporate all 3 learning styles for maximum effort. One example of catering to
different learning styles would be in the introduction of vocab during the presentation
phase of the lesson
Ways to introduce vocabulary - ANSWER--Flash cards
-Pictures
-Mosaic
Student Motivation - ANSWER--Obligation
-Advancement
-Survival
