Language Teaching Quiz

What is the Causative Variable in Language Teaching?

• Mathematics Concepts

• History of Language

• Grammar Rules

• Providing Comprehensible Input

What does the Affective Filter in Language Teaching refer to?

• Filtering out irrelevant information in language learning

• Filtering water for language practice

• Types of filters used in language classrooms

• Strength of emotions affecting language acquisition

What is the importance of Comprehensible Input in language acquisition?

• It helps learners understand language beyond their current proficiency level

• It focuses on complex grammar structures

• It emphasizes memorization of vocabulary

• It encourages silent reading

According to Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis, what can lower the filter and facilitate language acquisition?

• Introducing more anxiety-inducing situations

• Creating a relaxed and supportive atmosphere

• Increasing the complexity of language input

• Focusing on error correction

When does language teaching not help according to the discussion? Choose all that apply.

• When learners are motivated

• When there is a rich source of input outside the classroom

• When learners are competent in the second language

• When comprehensible input is not enough

What are the factors that influence how well someone acquires a new language?

• Comprehensible Input and Affective Filter

• Geographical Location

• Physical Exercise

• Weather Conditions

What is described as one level above the learners if it can only just be understood?

• i-1

• i=0

• i+1

• i*2

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Affective Filter?

• Motivation

• Self-confidence

• Anxiety

• Grammar Knowledge

What is the main focus of language teaching methods that help lower the Affective Filter?

• Communication over error correction

• Strict grammar rules enforcement

• Silent reading exercises

• Memorization of vocabulary lists

What concept suggests that exposure to language slightly beyond a learner's proficiency level is crucial for effective language acquisition?

• Comprehensible Input

• Grammar Drills

• Translation Exercises

• Listening to Music