ESOL EXAM PRACTICE 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Register - ....ANSWER ...-the type of language used in a particular context
(casual, proffesional)
sight word approach - ....ANSWER ...-memorize words as a whole
Vygotsky - ....ANSWER ...-developed "Zone of Proximal Development" theory.
ZPD - ....ANSWER ...-Zone of Proximal development. Must work at appropriate
level--not too hard/not too easy to learn
Integrated Language Approach - ....ANSWER ...-language is learned best when it
is whole and in context. Focus on meaning and using language to cmmunicate reading,
writing, speaking, and listening are all essential components.
Audio-Lingual Approach - ....ANSWER ...-Learn set patterns and then substitute
in new words. Stress pronunciations and repetitive drills.
Krashen - ....ANSWER ...-had theories on comprehensible input (i+1)
What is the symbol for comprehensible input? - ....ANSWER ...-i+1
Title VI- Civil Rights Act 1964 - ....ANSWER ...-no person b/c of race, color, or
national origin shall be excluded from participation nor denied or otherwise subject to
discrimination if program receives federal funds.
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, allophones - ....ANSWER ...-all the phones that make up one phoneme
stops - ....ANSWER ...-formed by completely blocking the air and releasing it
bilabials--stops at lips.
reflexive pronouns - ....ANSWER ...-refer back to the person to whom the pronoun
refers.
CALLA - ....ANSWER ...-Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
CALLA (Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach) - ....ANSWER ...-
teaches explicit learning strategies while language is taught through content. Great for
MS/HS.
Title III - ....ANSWER ...-requires Ell's to receive equal numbers of textbooks and
other resources as their English speaking peers.
Cummins - ....ANSWER ...-says it take 5 to 7 years to learn academic English (new
research now shows 7-10)
consonant diagraph - ....ANSWER ...-two consonants pronounced a single sound
(ch, sh, th, wh)
Labiodental - ....ANSWER ...-sounds formed with the upper teeth and lower lip (f,
v)
dialect - ....ANSWER ...-language used by a group of speakers.
Communicative Competence - ....ANSWER ...-ability to use language in many
different situations.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Register - ....ANSWER ...-the type of language used in a particular context
(casual, proffesional)
sight word approach - ....ANSWER ...-memorize words as a whole
Vygotsky - ....ANSWER ...-developed "Zone of Proximal Development" theory.
ZPD - ....ANSWER ...-Zone of Proximal development. Must work at appropriate
level--not too hard/not too easy to learn
Integrated Language Approach - ....ANSWER ...-language is learned best when it
is whole and in context. Focus on meaning and using language to cmmunicate reading,
writing, speaking, and listening are all essential components.
Audio-Lingual Approach - ....ANSWER ...-Learn set patterns and then substitute
in new words. Stress pronunciations and repetitive drills.
Krashen - ....ANSWER ...-had theories on comprehensible input (i+1)
What is the symbol for comprehensible input? - ....ANSWER ...-i+1
Title VI- Civil Rights Act 1964 - ....ANSWER ...-no person b/c of race, color, or
national origin shall be excluded from participation nor denied or otherwise subject to
discrimination if program receives federal funds.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
, allophones - ....ANSWER ...-all the phones that make up one phoneme
stops - ....ANSWER ...-formed by completely blocking the air and releasing it
bilabials--stops at lips.
reflexive pronouns - ....ANSWER ...-refer back to the person to whom the pronoun
refers.
CALLA - ....ANSWER ...-Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
CALLA (Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach) - ....ANSWER ...-
teaches explicit learning strategies while language is taught through content. Great for
MS/HS.
Title III - ....ANSWER ...-requires Ell's to receive equal numbers of textbooks and
other resources as their English speaking peers.
Cummins - ....ANSWER ...-says it take 5 to 7 years to learn academic English (new
research now shows 7-10)
consonant diagraph - ....ANSWER ...-two consonants pronounced a single sound
(ch, sh, th, wh)
Labiodental - ....ANSWER ...-sounds formed with the upper teeth and lower lip (f,
v)
dialect - ....ANSWER ...-language used by a group of speakers.
Communicative Competence - ....ANSWER ...-ability to use language in many
different situations.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 2
