LTM listening and speaking

how many strands are there?

• one

• two

• three

• four

what is the first strand?

• fluency development

• meaning-focused output

• meaning-focused input

• language-focused learning

what is the second strand?

• fluency development

• meaning-focused output

• meaning-focused input

• language-focused learning

what is the third strand?

• fluency development

• meaning-focused output

• meaning-focused input

• language-focused learning

what is the fourth strand?

• fluency development

• meaning-focused output

• meaning-focused input

• language-focused learning

It is called “meaning-focused”

because in all the work done in this strand, the learners’ main focus and

interest should be on understanding, and gaining knowledge or enjoyment

or both from what they listen to and read.

• true

• false

incidental learning

through input is adamant and is not dependent on large quantities of input to

gain sufficient repetition.

• true

• false

One person’s output can be another per

son’s input.

• true

• false

Typical activities in this strand

include extensive reading, shared reading, listening to stories, watching TV

or films, and being a listener in a conversation

• fluency development

• meaning-focused output

• meaning-focused input

• language-focused learning

Typical activities in this strand

include talking in conversations, giving a speech or lecture, writing a letter, writing a note to someone, keeping a diary, telling a story, and telling

someone how to do something.

• fluency development

• meaning-focused output

• meaning-focused input

• language-focused learning