Understanding Polyglots and Language Learning

Understanding Polyglots and Language Learning

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Steve Kaufman encourage viewers to do if they enjoy his videos?

Send him an email

Follow him on social media

Subscribe and leave a review

Share the video with friends

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the word 'polyglot'?

Latin, meaning 'many words'

Greek, meaning 'many tongues'

French, meaning 'many languages'

Spanish, meaning 'many voices'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Steve Kaufman differentiate between a 'polyglot' and a 'linguist'?

A polyglot studies languages academically, while a linguist speaks many languages

A polyglot speaks many languages, while a linguist studies languages academically

A polyglot is a language teacher, while a linguist is a language student

A polyglot writes books about languages, while a linguist reads them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Steve believe is crucial for learning multiple languages?

Being motivated, curious, and investing time

Using language learning apps

Having a language partner

Traveling to different countries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Steve's hope for his video?

To encourage people to learn more languages

To sell more copies of his book

To receive more sponsorships

To become a viral sensation