Chapter 6 - Learning from task focused interaction

What is the primary purpose of negotiation in language learning?

• To simplify the input for learners

• To give learners opportunities to focus on form and meaning

• To eliminate misunderstandings without changing the complexity of the language

Answer explanation

Negotiation allows learners to focus on both understanding the meaning and refining their use of language forms.

Which of the following is a key benefit of negotiation in language tasks?

• It simplifies complex language features

• It makes learners focus only on grammar

• It helps learners express themselves more clearly and precisely

Answer explanation

Negotiation encourages learners to clarify their ideas and communicate with greater precision.

In what type of group work does each learner have different essential information?

• Cooperating arrangement

• Split information

• Superior-inferior

Answer explanation

In split information tasks, each learner has different pieces of information that they must share to complete the activity.

What should teachers focus on when monitoring tasks involving negotiation?

• Ensuring all students speak equally

• Observing whether form or meaning is being negotiated

• Focusing only on vocabulary errors

Answer explanation

Teachers should pay attention to whether students are negotiating the form (grammar, vocabulary) or meaning of the language.

What does the “control the teacher” technique involve?

• Asking the teacher to stop speaking so students can discuss.

• Allowing students to control the pace of a listening exercise by asking the teacher to slow down or repeat.

• Having the teacher give direct answers to student questions.

Answer explanation

Students can ask the teacher to slow down, repeat, or explain as part of controlling the pace of listening exercises.

Which of the following tasks best promotes negotiation in language learning?

• Reading a text aloud without interruptions.
  

• A listening exercise where students repeat everything word for word.

• A group discussion where learners have to agree on a solution to a problem.

What role does "direct training" play in encouraging negotiation in the classroom?

• It simplifies tasks for students.

• It helps students avoid difficult vocabulary.

• It teaches students strategies like turn-taking and negotiating meaning.

• It reduces the need for feedback.

How can teachers use "monitoring tasks" to improve negotiation?

• By ensuring students complete tasks quickly.

• By focusing only on vocabulary errors.

• By letting students work without interruptions.

• By observing how students negotiate lexical and grammatical items and giving feedback.

What is the benefit of using "written input" in language tasks?

• It gives learners practice with authentic language and promotes negotiation of unfamiliar vocabulary.

• It provides students with simple, familiar language.

• It reduces the need for interaction.

• It helps learners memorize new words without context.