TEFL COURSE TEST PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ Two types of intercultural learning. Answer: Culture specific &
culture general
◉ Culture specific. Answer: You are trying to learn about a specific
culture, so to better operate in that cultural context
◉ Culture general. Answer: The basis for all cross-cultural learning,
including culture-specific, and begins with an understanding of basic
concepts of a culture (kinship, gender roles, types of exchanges or
communication norms, etc.).
Aim is to help you formulate questions about a new culture and help
you make useful cross-cultural comparisons
◉ Are cultural core values specific or general?. Answer: They are
culture specific
◉ Are cultural dimensions general or specific?. Answer: They are
culture general
◉ Cultural dimension. Answer: Implies that all cultures are equally
valid.
,Useful in comparing two or more cultures
includes the cultural beliefs and customs of the people
communicating
Expressed as a spectrum, with the ends representing opposing
manifesting of the same concept (or two related concepts).
Gives a "macro" view
◉ Power distance. Answer: Expresses the degree to which members
of a society "accept and expect an unequal distribution of power"
◉ Uncertainty avoidance. Answer: Deals with society's tolerance to
uncertainty or "the fact tat the future can never be known". It
indicates the comfortability in situations that are novel or
surprising.
◉ Monochronic. Answer: People in this group tend to see time as a
limited commodity and deadlines/schedules as sacred, and live by
an external clock
◉ Polychronic. Answer: People in this group tend to see time as
flexible and situational, schedules are easily changed, plans are fluid,
and people live more by an internal clock
◉ High context. Answer: Means that what is not said is as important
as what is said, communication may be indirect or entirely
,nonverbal. Indirect, nonlinear style. People are expected to infer
meaning from nonverbal cues and layers of implied meaning. The
listener figures out the point everyone's face is involved.
◉ Low Context. Answer: Efficient, direct style. People tend to ask
questions and probe logical flaws. The speaker makes the point, and
only his or her "face" is at stake. Facts>feelings.
◉ Qualities of a culturally aware teacher. Answer: -Have strong
knowledge of students' culture
-Be open to learning about culture, in and outside the classroom
-Be self aware of culture
-Be aware of differences in culture that may cause issues in the
classroom
-Ensure that material is appropriate for the cultures represented in
the class
-Step outside of comfort zones
-Use their knowledge to instruct how they'll conduct their classes
◉ How do you learn about the cultural groups your students
represent?. Answer: Many ways: read about the culture, or spend
time with people from that culture. Or even ask your learners to give
a presentation about an aspect of their culture.
, ◉ Two sides of the teaching spectrum. Answer: the clown
(entertaining and amusing, but might not lead to the most learning)
and the chalk & talk (efficient transmission but might not hold
attention)
◉ What are some differences between a teacher who is a native
speaker of english and one who is a nonnative speaker (NNS)?.
Answer: -Native speakers are more comfortable with the language
and have a broader vocabulary.
-Perception that native speakers are fluent and speak it correctly
-Some countries or cultures want to learn a specific english accent.
-NNS might have better grasp on grammar
-NNs will understand the perspective and hurdles for the students.
◉ Three types of teachers. Answer: The explainer, the involver, and
the enabler
◉ Explainer Pros. Answer: They have the ability to explain all kinds
of information about the language, love to give lengthy talks, and are
good at maintaining contact with students through their style of
delivery
◉ Explainer Cons. Answer: Students are very involved and might get
distracted, and sometimes the only time for practice becomes
homework
SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ Two types of intercultural learning. Answer: Culture specific &
culture general
◉ Culture specific. Answer: You are trying to learn about a specific
culture, so to better operate in that cultural context
◉ Culture general. Answer: The basis for all cross-cultural learning,
including culture-specific, and begins with an understanding of basic
concepts of a culture (kinship, gender roles, types of exchanges or
communication norms, etc.).
Aim is to help you formulate questions about a new culture and help
you make useful cross-cultural comparisons
◉ Are cultural core values specific or general?. Answer: They are
culture specific
◉ Are cultural dimensions general or specific?. Answer: They are
culture general
◉ Cultural dimension. Answer: Implies that all cultures are equally
valid.
,Useful in comparing two or more cultures
includes the cultural beliefs and customs of the people
communicating
Expressed as a spectrum, with the ends representing opposing
manifesting of the same concept (or two related concepts).
Gives a "macro" view
◉ Power distance. Answer: Expresses the degree to which members
of a society "accept and expect an unequal distribution of power"
◉ Uncertainty avoidance. Answer: Deals with society's tolerance to
uncertainty or "the fact tat the future can never be known". It
indicates the comfortability in situations that are novel or
surprising.
◉ Monochronic. Answer: People in this group tend to see time as a
limited commodity and deadlines/schedules as sacred, and live by
an external clock
◉ Polychronic. Answer: People in this group tend to see time as
flexible and situational, schedules are easily changed, plans are fluid,
and people live more by an internal clock
◉ High context. Answer: Means that what is not said is as important
as what is said, communication may be indirect or entirely
,nonverbal. Indirect, nonlinear style. People are expected to infer
meaning from nonverbal cues and layers of implied meaning. The
listener figures out the point everyone's face is involved.
◉ Low Context. Answer: Efficient, direct style. People tend to ask
questions and probe logical flaws. The speaker makes the point, and
only his or her "face" is at stake. Facts>feelings.
◉ Qualities of a culturally aware teacher. Answer: -Have strong
knowledge of students' culture
-Be open to learning about culture, in and outside the classroom
-Be self aware of culture
-Be aware of differences in culture that may cause issues in the
classroom
-Ensure that material is appropriate for the cultures represented in
the class
-Step outside of comfort zones
-Use their knowledge to instruct how they'll conduct their classes
◉ How do you learn about the cultural groups your students
represent?. Answer: Many ways: read about the culture, or spend
time with people from that culture. Or even ask your learners to give
a presentation about an aspect of their culture.
, ◉ Two sides of the teaching spectrum. Answer: the clown
(entertaining and amusing, but might not lead to the most learning)
and the chalk & talk (efficient transmission but might not hold
attention)
◉ What are some differences between a teacher who is a native
speaker of english and one who is a nonnative speaker (NNS)?.
Answer: -Native speakers are more comfortable with the language
and have a broader vocabulary.
-Perception that native speakers are fluent and speak it correctly
-Some countries or cultures want to learn a specific english accent.
-NNS might have better grasp on grammar
-NNs will understand the perspective and hurdles for the students.
◉ Three types of teachers. Answer: The explainer, the involver, and
the enabler
◉ Explainer Pros. Answer: They have the ability to explain all kinds
of information about the language, love to give lengthy talks, and are
good at maintaining contact with students through their style of
delivery
◉ Explainer Cons. Answer: Students are very involved and might get
distracted, and sometimes the only time for practice becomes
homework
