Chapter 8 - Principles of language learning and teaching

Chapter 8 primarily discusses:

• Second language acquisition theories only

• Practical applications of teaching theories

• Assessment techniques in SLA

• Language curriculum design

According to Brown, a successful language teacher should:

• Follow one specific teaching method strictly

• Adapt teaching strategies to students’ needs

• Focus on grammar drills exclusively

• Avoid using cultural content

The “Communicative Language Teaching” (CLT) approach emphasizes:

• Translation and grammar accuracy

• Meaningful interaction and communication

• Isolated vocabulary learning

• The use of memorization

In language teaching, “teacher-centered” instruction is characterized by:

• High student engagement

• The teacher as the primary source of knowledge

• Students leading discussions

• Peer-to-peer interactions

A key aspect of a “student-centered” classroom is:

• Teacher-led lectures

• Limited student participation

• Active student engagement and responsibility

• Focus on translation

“Task-based language teaching” (TBLT) focuses on:

• Isolated grammar exercises

• Completing real-life tasks through language use

• Memorizing vocabulary lists

• Translating texts

Which of the following is an example of a communicative task?

• Conjugating verbs in a workbook

• Reciting vocabulary lists

• Role-playing a conversation in a market

• Translating sentences

The concept of “negotiation of meaning” in CLT involves:

• Memorizing grammar rules

• Teacher-student discussions

• Interaction to clarify misunderstandings

• Literal translation

Which approach emphasizes error correction as a part of learning?

• The Grammar-Translation Method

• Audio-Lingual Method

• Communicative Approach

• Silent Way

One criticism of the Grammar-Translation Method is that it:

• Prioritizes fluency over accuracy

• Focuses too much on reading and writing

• Emphasizes only oral skills

• Limits vocabulary acquisition