TEFL UNIVERSAL LATEST
EXAM
Which of the following is not a characteristic of implicit grammar
instruction?
A belief that conscious use of language forms and structures may result
in a high affective filter, leading to poorer proficiency and fluency
A belief that learners can acquire language without overt grammar
instruction - in much the same way as L1 learners
A focus on language use, not language usage
A belief that success in language learning is down to grammar mastery
and accurate usage - ANSWERS-A belief that success in language
learning is down to grammar mastery and accurate usage
Your key role is to help younger young learners to notice 'grammar'. -
ANSWERS-True
When presenting lexis for learning to younger young learners, which of
the following would be a poor strategy?
Focussing on form
Recycling frequently
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EXAM
Translating frequently
Using a variety of sources - ANSWERS-Translating frequently
When teaching lexis to younger young learners, which of the following
would be unwise:
Use vocabulary which is concrete and relates to things they can see,
feel, play with, and experience.
Use realia they are familiar with.
Use the same type of presentation to prevent them being distracted.
Use repetition, rhyme, rhythm and movement. - ANSWERS-Use the
same type of presentation to prevent them being distracted.
Re the key learning principles relating to young learners, which of the
following is incorrect:
Variety brings life to the young learner classroom.
Scaffolding is essential.
Language development occurs to the same degree as their peers.
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EXAM
A 'one size fits all' approach will not work. - ANSWERS-Language
development occurs to the same degree as their peers.
Research has shown that learners should know around 55% of the
vocabulary to understand a story/text. - ANSWERS-False
It's OK to teach grammar in isolation when teaching younger young
learners. - ANSWERS-False
Re the differences between younger and older young learners, which of
the following is not cited in the younger young learners' list of
characteristics?
Starting to plan and control behaviour
No fear or embarrassment when making mistakes
Like to have fun
Concerned with concrete experiences in the here and now: what they
can see, touch, smell, etc. - ANSWERS-Starting to plan and control
behaviour
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EXAM
The English language's word order is typically:
a. verb then subject then object (VSO)
b. object then verb then subject (OVS)
c. subject then verb then object (SVO)
d. subject then object then verb (SOV) - ANSWERS-c. subject then verb
then object (SVO)
It's imperative that you try to find out how your students have learned
previously and how they prefer to learn now. - ANSWERS-True
The name for extra letters added to nouns, verbs and adjectives in their
different grammatical forms is:
a. diacritics
b. pitch
c. receptiveness
d. inflexion - ANSWERS-d. inflexion
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EXAM
Which of the following is not a characteristic of implicit grammar
instruction?
A belief that conscious use of language forms and structures may result
in a high affective filter, leading to poorer proficiency and fluency
A belief that learners can acquire language without overt grammar
instruction - in much the same way as L1 learners
A focus on language use, not language usage
A belief that success in language learning is down to grammar mastery
and accurate usage - ANSWERS-A belief that success in language
learning is down to grammar mastery and accurate usage
Your key role is to help younger young learners to notice 'grammar'. -
ANSWERS-True
When presenting lexis for learning to younger young learners, which of
the following would be a poor strategy?
Focussing on form
Recycling frequently
END OF
PAGE
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, TEFL UNIVERSAL LATEST
EXAM
Translating frequently
Using a variety of sources - ANSWERS-Translating frequently
When teaching lexis to younger young learners, which of the following
would be unwise:
Use vocabulary which is concrete and relates to things they can see,
feel, play with, and experience.
Use realia they are familiar with.
Use the same type of presentation to prevent them being distracted.
Use repetition, rhyme, rhythm and movement. - ANSWERS-Use the
same type of presentation to prevent them being distracted.
Re the key learning principles relating to young learners, which of the
following is incorrect:
Variety brings life to the young learner classroom.
Scaffolding is essential.
Language development occurs to the same degree as their peers.
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, TEFL UNIVERSAL LATEST
EXAM
A 'one size fits all' approach will not work. - ANSWERS-Language
development occurs to the same degree as their peers.
Research has shown that learners should know around 55% of the
vocabulary to understand a story/text. - ANSWERS-False
It's OK to teach grammar in isolation when teaching younger young
learners. - ANSWERS-False
Re the differences between younger and older young learners, which of
the following is not cited in the younger young learners' list of
characteristics?
Starting to plan and control behaviour
No fear or embarrassment when making mistakes
Like to have fun
Concerned with concrete experiences in the here and now: what they
can see, touch, smell, etc. - ANSWERS-Starting to plan and control
behaviour
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, TEFL UNIVERSAL LATEST
EXAM
The English language's word order is typically:
a. verb then subject then object (VSO)
b. object then verb then subject (OVS)
c. subject then verb then object (SVO)
d. subject then object then verb (SOV) - ANSWERS-c. subject then verb
then object (SVO)
It's imperative that you try to find out how your students have learned
previously and how they prefer to learn now. - ANSWERS-True
The name for extra letters added to nouns, verbs and adjectives in their
different grammatical forms is:
a. diacritics
b. pitch
c. receptiveness
d. inflexion - ANSWERS-d. inflexion
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