TEFL ACADEMY LEVEL 5 ASSIGNMENTS A B
AND C REVIEW SHEET VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Understanding Conversational English Tip 4
Answer: Understanding English idioms: While these cultural sayings
will not pop up in every conversation, you should try to give them some
instruction in some of the idioms that are most commonly used. Since
idioms are cultural, we will leave it to you to decide which are the most
relevant in your region or country.
⩥ Understanding Conversational English Tip 5
Answer: How English differs from their language: This will require
individualized instruction, but will be worth it. Try to provide extra
practice and instruction to help them understand some of the specific
differences in grammar and structure between English and their native
language. Students who speak Spanish, for example, will have to get
used to the fact that the adjective typically comes before the noun in
English. With specialized instructions in these nuances, you can help
your students be prepared for the things that are most likely to trip them
up during a conversation.
⩥ What is phonetic transcription?
Answer: Transcribing speech using phonemes
,⩥ Name 2 phonetic transcriptions.
Answer: Allophonic transcription & Comparative transcription
⩥ Why should you use a text that is already transcribed in your
transcription exercises?
Answer: So that there is an answer key for comparison
⩥ Which of the following is an effective classroom transcription
activity?
Answer: Students transcribe alone
⩥ How does conversational English differ from formal English?
Answer: There is more use of slang and improper language
⩥ T/F-Students need to understand all English idioms to understand
conversational English.
Answer: False
⩥ T/F-Verb conjugation is an important part of conversational English.
Answer: True
⩥ What are 3 steps in the paraphrasing process?
, Answer: Reword, Rechech, & Rearrange
⩥ Bloom's taxonomy (1 of 2)
Answer: Benjamin Bloom studied learning and came to the conclusion
that learning activities could be categorized into 6 segments based on the
level of thinking that they require. He framed his theory into the shape
of a triangle with the lowest-level thinking at the bottom. He did this
because even though the lower-level activities require less thinking, they
provide the base for higher-level thinking. He believed (as many do) it is
hard to extend your learning on a topic if you do not understand the
topic itself. We will discuss each category in reverse order, starting with
what Bloom labeled as the lowest level of thinking.
⩥ Bloom's taxonomy: Remember
Answer: At the base of this triangle, representing the lowest level of
thinking, is any activity that requires a student to recall facts and basic
concepts. These types of activities are extremely important in a student's
learning, since it is hard to take the next step without first knowing the
basic facts. Activities that require students to remember include defining
words, memorizing facts, listing things, and repeating information.
⩥ Bloom's taxonomy: Understand
Answer: At the next level of thinking, teachers ask students to
comprehend what they are memorizing and repeating. In order for
students to explore content in any way, they need to comprehend what
they are studying. Activities that require students to explain ideas or
AND C REVIEW SHEET VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Understanding Conversational English Tip 4
Answer: Understanding English idioms: While these cultural sayings
will not pop up in every conversation, you should try to give them some
instruction in some of the idioms that are most commonly used. Since
idioms are cultural, we will leave it to you to decide which are the most
relevant in your region or country.
⩥ Understanding Conversational English Tip 5
Answer: How English differs from their language: This will require
individualized instruction, but will be worth it. Try to provide extra
practice and instruction to help them understand some of the specific
differences in grammar and structure between English and their native
language. Students who speak Spanish, for example, will have to get
used to the fact that the adjective typically comes before the noun in
English. With specialized instructions in these nuances, you can help
your students be prepared for the things that are most likely to trip them
up during a conversation.
⩥ What is phonetic transcription?
Answer: Transcribing speech using phonemes
,⩥ Name 2 phonetic transcriptions.
Answer: Allophonic transcription & Comparative transcription
⩥ Why should you use a text that is already transcribed in your
transcription exercises?
Answer: So that there is an answer key for comparison
⩥ Which of the following is an effective classroom transcription
activity?
Answer: Students transcribe alone
⩥ How does conversational English differ from formal English?
Answer: There is more use of slang and improper language
⩥ T/F-Students need to understand all English idioms to understand
conversational English.
Answer: False
⩥ T/F-Verb conjugation is an important part of conversational English.
Answer: True
⩥ What are 3 steps in the paraphrasing process?
, Answer: Reword, Rechech, & Rearrange
⩥ Bloom's taxonomy (1 of 2)
Answer: Benjamin Bloom studied learning and came to the conclusion
that learning activities could be categorized into 6 segments based on the
level of thinking that they require. He framed his theory into the shape
of a triangle with the lowest-level thinking at the bottom. He did this
because even though the lower-level activities require less thinking, they
provide the base for higher-level thinking. He believed (as many do) it is
hard to extend your learning on a topic if you do not understand the
topic itself. We will discuss each category in reverse order, starting with
what Bloom labeled as the lowest level of thinking.
⩥ Bloom's taxonomy: Remember
Answer: At the base of this triangle, representing the lowest level of
thinking, is any activity that requires a student to recall facts and basic
concepts. These types of activities are extremely important in a student's
learning, since it is hard to take the next step without first knowing the
basic facts. Activities that require students to remember include defining
words, memorizing facts, listing things, and repeating information.
⩥ Bloom's taxonomy: Understand
Answer: At the next level of thinking, teachers ask students to
comprehend what they are memorizing and repeating. In order for
students to explore content in any way, they need to comprehend what
they are studying. Activities that require students to explain ideas or
