Quizz

Which of the following is not a factor that affects the English learning process of young learners?

• The exposure to the language

• The opportunities to use the language

• The teacher's teaching strategies

• The learner's intelligence

Students who begin learning English since first grade show greater motivation and ability to recognize vocabulary than those who begin in fifth grade.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not an objective of the English suggested curriculum for 1st to 4th grade?

• Contextualized learning of the 4 skills (reading and listening comprehension, oral and written production)

• Reaching A2 level by 4th grade

• Developing a positive attitude towards the language

• Developing appreciation for different cultures

According to both the suggested curriculum and the private programs mentioned in the text, at which English level should learners be by the end of 4th grade?

Which aspect do the suggested curriculum and the private school's program have in common regarding the teaching methodology?

The private school's program highlights the importance of using English the entirety of the lesson, as well as the relevance of distributing the lessons on different days to make learning more efficent, whereas the suggested curriculum does not.

• True

• False

What does the text say about teacher training?

What are said to be the main aspects of the private school program that perpetuate inequality between the learning of students from private schools and that of public schools?

• The amount of hours dedicated to English lessons and the audiovisual materials

• The teacher's quality and the number of students in a classroom

• The aim of international certification and the amount of hours dedicated to English lessons

• The audiovisual materials and the aim of international certification

What conclusions can be drawn from the text, with regards to the role of the teacher?