TESOL Course Questions and Answers
Rated A
Direct Method characteristics ✔✔1. Accuracy over fluency
2. Highly visual
3. Structured
4. Teacher centric
5. Drilling and repetition
6. Writing is postponed
Strengths of DM ✔✔1. Focus on accuracy
2. Introduces words in contet
Weaknesses of DM ✔✔1. Doesn't develop fluency
2. Only introduces words in one context
Strengths of CA ✔✔1. Allows students to experiment with the language
2. Focuses on the communicative aspect of the language
,How long should each section of 50 min lesson plan take? ✔✔Warmer - 3-5 min
Presentation - 10-15 min
Practice - 15-20 min
Production - 10-15 min
Cooler - 3-5 min
Weaknesses of CA ✔✔1. Not as much emphasis on grammar
Communicative Approach ✔✔1. Fluency over accuracy
2. Ability to experiment with the language
3. Group & pair work
4. Student centric
5. Teacher as facilitator
6. Students able to express themselves
Task-based Approach ✔✔1. Using communicative approach to perform practical tasks
2. Activities based on real-world situations
3. Usually best with older students
, 4. Younger students don't have necessary languages yet
XPlore Asia Methodology ✔✔1. Learners engage in interactive and meaningful communication
2. Uses content that helps build fluency
3. Activities use several language skills
4. Creative use of language through trial and error
5. Teacher as facilitator
Benefits of 3 P's ✔✔1. Provide structure for presenting language
2. Focuses on fluency and accuracy
3. Standardization of lesson plan
4. Flexible for any teaching style
3 P's and corresponding methodologies ✔✔Presentation (direct), practice (direct), and
production (communicative)
Learning styles ✔✔Visual, audio, kinesthetic
Rated A
Direct Method characteristics ✔✔1. Accuracy over fluency
2. Highly visual
3. Structured
4. Teacher centric
5. Drilling and repetition
6. Writing is postponed
Strengths of DM ✔✔1. Focus on accuracy
2. Introduces words in contet
Weaknesses of DM ✔✔1. Doesn't develop fluency
2. Only introduces words in one context
Strengths of CA ✔✔1. Allows students to experiment with the language
2. Focuses on the communicative aspect of the language
,How long should each section of 50 min lesson plan take? ✔✔Warmer - 3-5 min
Presentation - 10-15 min
Practice - 15-20 min
Production - 10-15 min
Cooler - 3-5 min
Weaknesses of CA ✔✔1. Not as much emphasis on grammar
Communicative Approach ✔✔1. Fluency over accuracy
2. Ability to experiment with the language
3. Group & pair work
4. Student centric
5. Teacher as facilitator
6. Students able to express themselves
Task-based Approach ✔✔1. Using communicative approach to perform practical tasks
2. Activities based on real-world situations
3. Usually best with older students
, 4. Younger students don't have necessary languages yet
XPlore Asia Methodology ✔✔1. Learners engage in interactive and meaningful communication
2. Uses content that helps build fluency
3. Activities use several language skills
4. Creative use of language through trial and error
5. Teacher as facilitator
Benefits of 3 P's ✔✔1. Provide structure for presenting language
2. Focuses on fluency and accuracy
3. Standardization of lesson plan
4. Flexible for any teaching style
3 P's and corresponding methodologies ✔✔Presentation (direct), practice (direct), and
production (communicative)
Learning styles ✔✔Visual, audio, kinesthetic
