ESL STUDY GUIDE 2024 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
direct/natural method - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅method in which language instruction is
based on the principle that second languages should be acquired in the same way as the first
language
phonological awareness - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the understanding that language is
made of sounds, syllables, rhythms, words and patterns
communicative competence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅being able to speak in a language
in a social context as well as correctly in terms of rule or structure
transfer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅when one applies knowledge of the first language to
another
communicative language teaching - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅focuses on students abilities
to communicate through interactions through target language
morpheme acquisition order - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pattern in which the knowledge
of these elements gained as people acquire language
grammar translation method - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅method that emphasizes
translating between languages in activities that allow students to develop strength in reading and
writing
language acquisition - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅subconscious process in which language
is internalized without deliberate intent
semantics - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅meaning of individual words as well as combination
of words
,discourse competence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ability to effectively arrange smaller
units of language like phrases and sentences into cohesive works like letters, speeches,
conversations and articles
epenthesis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅inserting an additional sound in the middle of a
word
connotation - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅emotional association of a word
language learning - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the process of procurring, comprehending,
and utilizing language for communicative purposes
integrated language skills - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅_____- skills- capabilites that allow
students to practice and apply their knowledge of different elements of language simultaneously
discrete language skill - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅____ skills- aspects of language that are
governed by rules such as phonics, grammar, and syntax
pidgin language - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅grammatically simplified mode of
communicating that has elements of both languages
BICS- Basic interpersonal communication skills - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅applied when
students use contextual support to aid in language and delivery
morphology - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅study of how morphemes are combined to make
words
Language Experience Approach - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅approach that uses learners
prior knowledge and experiences to generate specific lessons to enhance learning to the
individual student
, total physical response - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅instructional method that provides
students with the opportunity to acquire language skills by listening to and following spoken
commands
usage - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅generally accepted ways in which words and phrases are
used in different contexts
morpehme - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅smallest unit of meaning in a language
assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅occurs when speech sounds changes due to the
influence of nearby sounds
noncount nouns - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅nouns that cannot be counted and changed
into plural form
transitive verbs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅verbs that require a direct object
connectionism - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅theory that holds that language comprehension
and production abilities develop through continual engagement with language
phonology - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅looks at the sounds and patterns of particular
languages
phonics/skill based approach - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅approach that focuses on
transferring students literacy through skills independently
affective domain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅defines how people deal with emotional
things such as feelings
code switching - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅when a student mixes words from the first
language in with the language they are learning
direct/natural method - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅method in which language instruction is
based on the principle that second languages should be acquired in the same way as the first
language
phonological awareness - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the understanding that language is
made of sounds, syllables, rhythms, words and patterns
communicative competence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅being able to speak in a language
in a social context as well as correctly in terms of rule or structure
transfer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅when one applies knowledge of the first language to
another
communicative language teaching - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅focuses on students abilities
to communicate through interactions through target language
morpheme acquisition order - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pattern in which the knowledge
of these elements gained as people acquire language
grammar translation method - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅method that emphasizes
translating between languages in activities that allow students to develop strength in reading and
writing
language acquisition - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅subconscious process in which language
is internalized without deliberate intent
semantics - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅meaning of individual words as well as combination
of words
,discourse competence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ability to effectively arrange smaller
units of language like phrases and sentences into cohesive works like letters, speeches,
conversations and articles
epenthesis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅inserting an additional sound in the middle of a
word
connotation - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅emotional association of a word
language learning - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the process of procurring, comprehending,
and utilizing language for communicative purposes
integrated language skills - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅_____- skills- capabilites that allow
students to practice and apply their knowledge of different elements of language simultaneously
discrete language skill - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅____ skills- aspects of language that are
governed by rules such as phonics, grammar, and syntax
pidgin language - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅grammatically simplified mode of
communicating that has elements of both languages
BICS- Basic interpersonal communication skills - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅applied when
students use contextual support to aid in language and delivery
morphology - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅study of how morphemes are combined to make
words
Language Experience Approach - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅approach that uses learners
prior knowledge and experiences to generate specific lessons to enhance learning to the
individual student
, total physical response - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅instructional method that provides
students with the opportunity to acquire language skills by listening to and following spoken
commands
usage - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅generally accepted ways in which words and phrases are
used in different contexts
morpehme - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅smallest unit of meaning in a language
assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅occurs when speech sounds changes due to the
influence of nearby sounds
noncount nouns - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅nouns that cannot be counted and changed
into plural form
transitive verbs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅verbs that require a direct object
connectionism - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅theory that holds that language comprehension
and production abilities develop through continual engagement with language
phonology - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅looks at the sounds and patterns of particular
languages
phonics/skill based approach - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅approach that focuses on
transferring students literacy through skills independently
affective domain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅defines how people deal with emotional
things such as feelings
code switching - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅when a student mixes words from the first
language in with the language they are learning
