TESOL Concepts and Terminology

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What does ELT stand for in the context of the ELT Journal?

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English Language Teaching

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What is the term for how words are organized in a phrase or sentence?

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Syntax

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What does the phrase 'spill the tea' mean?

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To share gossip; it is an idiomatic slang phrase.

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What does ESL represent in the context of language learning?

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English as a Second Language.

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Identify the minimal pair: great/freight, sing/spring, finger/fingers, male/mail.

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great/freight.

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What is the difference between ESL and EFL?

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ESL (English as a Second Language) is taught in a country where English is the primary language, while EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is taught in a non-English speaking country.

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Define 'idiomatic expression'.

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the role of phonetics in language learning?

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Phonetics studies the sounds of human speech, which is essential for pronunciation and understanding spoken language.

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What is a 'minimal pair' in linguistics?

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A pair of words that differ by only a single sound, used to demonstrate a phonemic distinction.

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What does 'language proficiency' refer to?

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The ability to use a language effectively and accurately in various contexts.