Trends, Issues & the Future of LL Materials Development

What is the main purpose of using digital tools like makebeliefscomix, puzzlemaker, and wordle in language learning?

• To entertain students during class

• To evaluate students' language skills

• To produce content for learning and peer-sharing

• To replace traditional textbooks

How would you apply the recommendations for practice-based research in your own classroom?

• Replicate previous research without considering the classroom context.

• Rely solely on preconceived theories without observing actual learners.

• Focus only on short-term memory gains.

• Conduct long-term studies on specific aspects of language acquisition using materials developed for actual learners.

What approach to language learning involves learners making discoveries for themselves about language use?

• Task-driven approach

• PPP approach

• CLIL approach

• Language awareness approach

According to Krashen (1981), what is necessary and sufficient for language acquisition?

• Pushed output

• Explicit teaching

• Comprehensible input

• Implicit learning

Which of the following is NOT a feature typical of virtual learning environments (VLEs) or learning management systems (LMSs)?

• Online quizzes

• Communication forums

• Test grading features

• Automatic content creation

What is an authentic text according to Jones (2022)?

• A stretch of real language, produced by a real speaker or writer for a real audience and designed to convey a real message

• A text produced by a native speaker for a non-native audience

• A text produced by a non-native speaker for language learning purposes

• A text produced by a native speaker for language learning purposes

How would you adapt a global coursebook to make it more suitable for a specific cultural context?

• Increase the difficulty level of the coursebook.

• Remove all references to grammar and lexis.

• Modify cultural content and examples to better align with local customs and values.

• Focus solely on the original coursebook content.

What is the main focus of English as a lingua franca (ELF) research in terms of communication?

• Negotiation and accommodation

• Native speaker pronunciation

• Cultural neutrality

• Grammar and correctness

What is the main issue with ELT materials being detached from local contexts?

• Inclusion of too many cultural backgrounds

• Absence of local references and dominance of NS norms and cultures

• Overemphasis on listening and speaking activities

• Lack of appropriate grammar and vocabulary

What is the main focus of teachers when incorporating the global diversity of English in teaching and materials?

• Focusing on problematic areas for learners

• Effective communication rather than English as a Native Language (ENL) accuracy

• Native-like pronunciation mastery

• Strict adherence to NS norms