UNIT 5 - MAES

What is one key role of materials in L2 learning?

• To make teaching completely autonomous.

• To enhance creativity and classroom performance.

• To eliminate the need for teacher involvement.

According to Richards (2001), most instructional materials provide what?

• A marginal role in linguistic input.

• The core part of linguistic input received by learners.

• Minimal support for explicit instruction.

What is a major limitation of commercially available EFL materials?

• They cater to all learning styles.

• They primarily focus on direct instruction and specific L2 features.

• They discourage explicit instruction.

What is one major benefit of using coursebooks in EFL teaching?

• They remove the need for any teacher preparation.

• They offer structured guidance for both teachers and students.

• They focus exclusively on fluency.

What does the term 'adapted coursebooks' refer to?

• Localized versions of global coursebooks.

• Coursebooks designed exclusively for international use.

• Coursebooks with no regard for cultural relevance.

According to Tomlinson (2016), what defines an effective textbook for students?

• A focus solely on grammar and vocabulary.

• The ability to meet specific needs and interests.

• A strict adherence to academic English only.

What is one potential downside of using global coursebooks?

• They are rarely visually engaging.

• They may contain generic content not tailored to specific audiences.

• They are not suitable for international learners.

What is one criticism of EFL materials mentioned by Carter and Nunan (2001)?

• Overemphasis on communicative competence.

• Neglect of communicative competence.

• Excessive use of authentic texts.

What is Krashen’s (1982, 1988) main argument about L2 acquisition?

• It relies on explicit grammar instruction.

• It occurs through implicit learning and comprehensible input.

• It requires structured drills.

What is the purpose of textbook evaluation?

• To eliminate reliance on teachers.

• To assess suitability and adaptability to educational contexts.

• To discourage the use of multimedia.