Communicative Competence

What does CEFR stand for?

• Common English Framework of Reference

• Common European Framework of Reference

• Comprehensive English Framework of Reference

• Common Educational Framework of Reference

According to Krashen's Input Hypothesis, which type of input is most effective for language acquisition?

• Comprehensible input that is interesting, meaningful, understandable,a little above from the current level of proficiency

• Input that is at exactly at the same level students have

• Only oral input

• Only written input

Which of the following is NOT one of Krashen's five hypotheses?

• Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis

• Monitor Hypothesis

• Input Hypothesis

• Grammar Translation Hypothesis

What is 'Communicative Competence' as defined by Hymes?

• The ability to speak fluently in a foreign language

• The ability to use language appropriately in different contexts

• The ability to write grammatically correct sentences

• The ability to memorize vocabulary

Which component is NOT part of Littlewood's model of Communicative Competence?

• Grammatical competence

• Discourse competence

• Sociolinguistic competence

• Phonological competence

What does Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis suggest?

• Emotional factors can affect language acquisition.

• Motivation does not have impact on language learning.

• Only cognitive factors affect language learning.

• Language can be learned without any emotional influence.

How many levels are there in the CEFR framework?

• 4 levels

• 5 levels

• 6 levels

• 7 levels

Which aspect does 'sociolinguistic competence' refer to in Hymes' model?

• Understanding grammar rules

• Knowing how to use language in social contexts

• Ability to write essays

• Memorizing vocabulary lists

According to the Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis, what is the difference between the "Language acquistion" from the "Language Learning"

• The language acquisition relies on explicit grammar instruction, while the learning language develops subconsciously.

• The acquired language is developed through subconscious processes, while the learning language involves conscious knowledge of grammar rules.

• The acquired language is only used in formal education, while the learned system is used in everyday conversation.

• The acquired language focuses on vocabulary acquisition, while the learned language focuses on pronunciation.

In the communication process, which element is responsible for transmitting the message from the sender to the receiver?

• Message

• Code

• Channel

• Receiver