The TEFL Academy - Activities (Assignment C)

Evidence suggests that language learners need exposure to "input". What does "input" mean? a. Correction b. Grammar rules c. Vocabulary d. Written and spoken language - ANSWER d. Written and spoken language Evidence suggests that learners need "interaction" in order to develop speaking skills. What is "interaction"? a. Taking part in real conversations b. Practicing dialogues in class c. Listening to people talk to each other d. Repeating sentences after a teacher - ANSWER a. Taking part in real conversations Why can't many language learners speak a language despite years in a traditional classroom? a. The teaching style is boring b. It's difficult for older learners to acquire a language c. The teacher's language level is too low d. The language is taught as information to be memorized - ANSWER d. The language is taught as information to be memorized Intrinsic motivation can help a learner attain a higher level of English fluency. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation? a. A teenager loves reading all the Harry Potter books in English b. A high school student wants to get good marks to make his parents happy c. A university student can study in Canada if she achieves a certain score on an English test