TESOL/ESL Glossary and Concepts

What is the definition of the 'Monitor Hypothesis'?

• Monitoring focused, ensures utterances are accurate for form-focused, controlled learning.

• It states that language is acquired only through memorization of vocabulary.

• It suggests that language learning is best achieved through immersion only.

• It claims that grammar rules are unnecessary for language acquisition.

Which hypothesis states that language acquisition occurs as a result of comprehensible input that is slightly beyond the current level of competence (i+1)?

• Input Hypothesis

• Output Hypothesis

• Interaction Hypothesis

• Noticing Hypothesis

What does the acronym 'TESOL' stand for?

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Teaching English to Students of Other Languages

• Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages

• Teaching English to Speakers of Official Languages

What is the main focus of the 'Natural Order Hypothesis'?

• Grammar rules are acquired in a predictable sequence, regardless of L1 or teaching methodology/strategy.

• Language learning is solely dependent on memorization of vocabulary.

• Pronunciation is the most important aspect of language acquisition.

• Learners must master writing before speaking.

What does 'EFL' stand for?

• English as a Foreign Language

• English for Learning

• English as a First Language

• English for Life

A true beginner is a student who comes to the new level with prior instruction in the language.

• True

• False

A bilingual student is one who is completely and confidently expressing in more than one language.

• True

• False

A BICS example: a student is able to talk to a sibling about a movie in their native language.

• True

• False

ELL stands for English Language Learner.

• True

• False

All immigrants are offered equal resources.

• True

• False