How languages are learnt - Preply quiz

To start with, tell us one thing you've learnt in the 'How languages are learnt' session that you might be able to apply in your job.

Kids learn languages the same way as adults and therefore their online classrooms should look the same.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

There are lots of differences between how children and adults learn, like motivation, attention span, difficulties, cognitive capabilities and also things like motor skills! Therefore, creating a child-fiendly classroom could create a much more enriching experience for them.

Which of these factors do language learning apps usually lack that would make learning more effective according to the Columbia University study that we talked about?

• teaching grammar and vocab contexts that are relevant for the learners

• adaptive technology that shapes the learning journey based on the learner's needs

• Explanatory corrective feedback

• All (or most) of the above

Answer explanation

These factors are the most important ones for effective self-study of languages. How can we make sure we meet these criteria at Preply? ;)

You can only teach grammar to a complete beginner student if you share a language with them.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Do you remember Alice's Italian example? You've learnt how to form prular nouns without any explanation in another language!

Statistically, if you are learning English, which kind of English speaker are you more likely to meet in everyday life?

• Native speakers

• Non-native speakers

Answer explanation

It's much more likely that you will meet a non-native speaker because there are approximately 3 times as many of them as native speakers. Therefore, your goal should be to be internationally understood!

Some teaching certificates that we accept at Preply do not include observed teaching practice.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Unfortunately, this is true. Some teaching certificates can be done online without ever meeting a student.

Besides grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, you need _____ to be able to speak a language.

• collocational competency

• knowledge of discourse

• knowledge of formality and appropriacy

• All of the above

The system of defining language levels and competencies on each level is called .....

• CEEF

• CEFR

• FREC

• CFEER

Answer explanation

CEFR = the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It's really worth looking into!

The ______ method is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning, which aims to increase student engagement and learning by having students complete self-study at home and work on live problem-solving during class time.

• upside down classroom

• spaced repetition

• task-based learning

• flipped classroom

Answer explanation

The flipped classroom method is what Preply uses in our English and Spanish materials. Students complete tasks at home and practise the language during the lessons.