Cambridge DELTA Module 1 Complete Exam
Study Questions with Expert Graded A+
Answers | Latest Version
1. Learners need to understand the meaning of a text before focusing on
specific language. - ANSWER Because focusing on meaning first provides
the context for the language focus.
2. Learners need a task to help them understand the meaning of a text. -
ANSWER Because otherwise they don't know which part of the text to pay
attention to.
Because otherwise they might "tune out."
3. Learners need to see/hear language in context. - ANSWER Because they
will better understand the meaning of language if it is in context.
Because it reflects real-life language.
4. It is useful to guide learners to use reference sources (grammar references). -
ANSWER Because this encourages them to work independently (so they can
learn outside class).
5. It is valid to focus on discrete items of grammar. - ANSWER Because many
students respond well as this is what they expect (previous learning
experience).
Because this approach appeals to certain types of learners.
,6. It is useful to give learners explicit grammar rules. - ANSWER Because
these are fundamental to language learning and provide structure for
learning/developing fluency.
Because it's encouraging for learners to feel there is a clear system.
7. Learners benefit from knowing and using metalanguage. - ANSWER
Because this will help them refer to other sources for information and
encourage their independence.
8. Learners have studied these structures before and should focus on use rather
than form. - ANSWER Because they need opportunities to recycle and build
on what they know.
9. It's important to appeal to learners with a range of learning styles, in this
case ____. - ANSWER Because different learners learn language in
different ways and it is necessary to cater to all different learners.
10.Learners benefit from noticing language. - ANSWER Because it aids
acquisition.
Because it helps learners notice the gaps between their own language use and
correct forms.
11.It's important to focus on both skills and systems/integrate different skills. -
ANSWER Because they reinforce one another in language learning.
,12.Learners need receptive practice before productive practice. - ANSWER
Because listening/receptive recognition should precede production of
language.
Because this is how languages are learned in the real world.
Advanced learners need to extend their lexical repertoire.
13.Learners need practice in skills work. - ANSWER Because they may not
transfer skills from L1, teacher intervention is needed.
Because skills are integrated. Developing one will help the others.
Because learners expect this from a language class.
14.Authentic materials are an important source of language. - ANSWER
Because they provide language as it is used-exposure to 'real' language in
'real' contexts helps learners use it 'realistically'.
15.Because it helps motivate learners by reminding them there is a real context
for the language they're learning.
16.Listening texts are a good way of introducing language items. - ANSWER
Because it is similar to learning in L1 or 'real life.'
17.Because listening provides a model for learners of what they might
eventually be expected to produce.
, 18.Learners will benefit from scaffolding or a framework, e.g. filling the gaps
and filling the table. - ANSWER Because support gives learners
confidence/they won't feel overwhelmed.
19.Learners will benefit from moving from receptive to productive skills. -
ANSWER Because this may reflect how languages are learned outside the
classroom.
20.Learners will benefit from selecting language items to fill the gaps or fill the
gaps or fill the table/seeing distinctive formatting. - ANSWER Because they
will notice the language if it is flagged up.
21.Learners should learn lexical chunks without deconstructing them. -
ANSWER Because this may be how L1 is learnt (i.e. through recall of
prescribed chunks of language).
Because pre-fabricated chunks will increase the speed of production.
Because fluency reflects the way native speakers use lexis.
22.Learners need/want idiomatic expressions. - ANSWER Because it is
important to understand common native speaker chunks of language/learners
feel motivated by learning these.
Learners benefit from working collaboratively/interacting/communicating with
peers. - ANSWER Because they feel more secure speaking to a peer individually
instead of in front of whole class or to teacher.
Because the confidence of collaboration will help them speak fluently and
extensively.
Study Questions with Expert Graded A+
Answers | Latest Version
1. Learners need to understand the meaning of a text before focusing on
specific language. - ANSWER Because focusing on meaning first provides
the context for the language focus.
2. Learners need a task to help them understand the meaning of a text. -
ANSWER Because otherwise they don't know which part of the text to pay
attention to.
Because otherwise they might "tune out."
3. Learners need to see/hear language in context. - ANSWER Because they
will better understand the meaning of language if it is in context.
Because it reflects real-life language.
4. It is useful to guide learners to use reference sources (grammar references). -
ANSWER Because this encourages them to work independently (so they can
learn outside class).
5. It is valid to focus on discrete items of grammar. - ANSWER Because many
students respond well as this is what they expect (previous learning
experience).
Because this approach appeals to certain types of learners.
,6. It is useful to give learners explicit grammar rules. - ANSWER Because
these are fundamental to language learning and provide structure for
learning/developing fluency.
Because it's encouraging for learners to feel there is a clear system.
7. Learners benefit from knowing and using metalanguage. - ANSWER
Because this will help them refer to other sources for information and
encourage their independence.
8. Learners have studied these structures before and should focus on use rather
than form. - ANSWER Because they need opportunities to recycle and build
on what they know.
9. It's important to appeal to learners with a range of learning styles, in this
case ____. - ANSWER Because different learners learn language in
different ways and it is necessary to cater to all different learners.
10.Learners benefit from noticing language. - ANSWER Because it aids
acquisition.
Because it helps learners notice the gaps between their own language use and
correct forms.
11.It's important to focus on both skills and systems/integrate different skills. -
ANSWER Because they reinforce one another in language learning.
,12.Learners need receptive practice before productive practice. - ANSWER
Because listening/receptive recognition should precede production of
language.
Because this is how languages are learned in the real world.
Advanced learners need to extend their lexical repertoire.
13.Learners need practice in skills work. - ANSWER Because they may not
transfer skills from L1, teacher intervention is needed.
Because skills are integrated. Developing one will help the others.
Because learners expect this from a language class.
14.Authentic materials are an important source of language. - ANSWER
Because they provide language as it is used-exposure to 'real' language in
'real' contexts helps learners use it 'realistically'.
15.Because it helps motivate learners by reminding them there is a real context
for the language they're learning.
16.Listening texts are a good way of introducing language items. - ANSWER
Because it is similar to learning in L1 or 'real life.'
17.Because listening provides a model for learners of what they might
eventually be expected to produce.
, 18.Learners will benefit from scaffolding or a framework, e.g. filling the gaps
and filling the table. - ANSWER Because support gives learners
confidence/they won't feel overwhelmed.
19.Learners will benefit from moving from receptive to productive skills. -
ANSWER Because this may reflect how languages are learned outside the
classroom.
20.Learners will benefit from selecting language items to fill the gaps or fill the
gaps or fill the table/seeing distinctive formatting. - ANSWER Because they
will notice the language if it is flagged up.
21.Learners should learn lexical chunks without deconstructing them. -
ANSWER Because this may be how L1 is learnt (i.e. through recall of
prescribed chunks of language).
Because pre-fabricated chunks will increase the speed of production.
Because fluency reflects the way native speakers use lexis.
22.Learners need/want idiomatic expressions. - ANSWER Because it is
important to understand common native speaker chunks of language/learners
feel motivated by learning these.
Learners benefit from working collaboratively/interacting/communicating with
peers. - ANSWER Because they feel more secure speaking to a peer individually
instead of in front of whole class or to teacher.
Because the confidence of collaboration will help them speak fluently and
extensively.
