Quiz on Multi-, Inter-, and Trans- Terms in ELF Research

What does the term 'multilingualism' refer to?

• The cultural exchange between different language speakers

• The ability to speak multiple languages fluently

• The knowledge and use of different languages

• The practice of mixing languages in conversation

Which term is used to describe the dynamic use of language to make sense of the world?

• Multilanguaging

• Translanguaging

• Interculturality

• Transcultural communication

What is the focus of intercultural communication as a research field?

• The interaction between distinct cultural groups

• The study of language structures

• The development of language proficiency

• The analysis of language in digital environments

What does 'multimodality' emphasize in communication?

• The separation of language from other forms of communication

• The use of multiple languages

• The integration of various semiotic resources

• The importance of cultural identity

Which term refers to the act of learning to engage with unfamiliar linguistic resources?

• Transmodality

• Multilanguaging

• Transcultural communication

• Multilingualism

What does 'transcultural communication' focus on?

• The negotiation of cultural identities

• The recognition of cultural differences

• The movement across cultural boundaries

• The blending of cultural practices

What is a key characteristic of 'translanguaging'?

• It focuses solely on bilingual education

• It emphasizes the separation of languages

• It involves the fluid and dynamic use of languages

• It is synonymous with code-switching

Which of the following is NOT a focus of ELF research?

• The historical development of English

• Linguistic practices at the interactional level

• The ideological constructs of languages

• Cognitive linguistic resources

What does 'interculturality' emphasize in interactions?

• Static cultural identities

• The separation of cultural groups

• Negotiation and construction of cultural practices

• The importance of cultural stereotypes

What is the significance of the term 'transmodality'?

• It focuses on the use of a single mode of communication

• It is concerned with the historical aspects of communication

• It emphasizes the importance of cultural context

• It questions the separation of language from other modes