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NEW TEFL UNIVERSAL FINAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED GRADED A+
TESTED AND APPROVED EXAM 2025/2026
LATEST
Two types of Motivation ---- ANSWER----Intrinsic and Extrinsic
What is Extrinsic Motivation? ---- ANSWER----Participating in an activity in order to obtain
a reward or avoid a punishment. Performing an activity to gain something or to avoid a
certain outcome. Outside factors
What is Intrinsic Motivation? ---- ANSWER----Taking part in an activity because it is
personally rewarding. Doing an activity because the person enjoys it.
Are young learners more intrinsically or extrinsically motivated? ---- ANSWER----Young
learners tend to be more extrinsically motivated, so the attitude of the teacher is paramount.
What should form the basis of early lessons? ---- ANSWER----Numbers, time, days, months,
colors, greetings and basic instruction.
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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
Three main approaches to teaching English ---- ANSWER----1. Direct Method
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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.
Strength of the Task-Based Approach ---- ANSWER----Builds fluency
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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
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NEW TEFL UNIVERSAL FINAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED GRADED A+
TESTED AND APPROVED EXAM 2025/2026
LATEST
Two types of Motivation ---- ANSWER----Intrinsic and Extrinsic
What is Extrinsic Motivation? ---- ANSWER----Participating in an activity in order to obtain
a reward or avoid a punishment. Performing an activity to gain something or to avoid a
certain outcome. Outside factors
What is Intrinsic Motivation? ---- ANSWER----Taking part in an activity because it is
personally rewarding. Doing an activity because the person enjoys it.
Are young learners more intrinsically or extrinsically motivated? ---- ANSWER----Young
learners tend to be more extrinsically motivated, so the attitude of the teacher is paramount.
What should form the basis of early lessons? ---- ANSWER----Numbers, time, days, months,
colors, greetings and basic instruction.
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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
Three main approaches to teaching English ---- ANSWER----1. Direct Method
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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.
Strength of the Task-Based Approach ---- ANSWER----Builds fluency
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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
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