TEFL Final Exam Questions and Answers |Fall 2025/2026
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Question 1
Three main approaches to teaching English
Correct Answer
1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
Question 2
What is the aim of The Direct Method
Correct Answer
The aim is for accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English speaker.
Question 3
What does the Direct method focus on?
Correct Answer
Pronunciation and Grammar (Structural Approach)
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,Question 4
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method?
Correct Answer
It is basically drilling and memorizing the English language. Students develop word and sentence repertoires to use in
real life situations.
Question 5
Strength of Direct Method
Correct Answer
It helps the learners pronounce sentences correctly.
Question 6
Weakness of Direct Method
Correct Answer
Does not aid in building fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
Question 7
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach?
Correct Answer
The Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a facilitator. Lots of group work, and
encourages individuality and self expression.
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,Question 8
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach
Correct Answer
Fluency over accuracy
Question 9
Strengths of Communicative Approach
Correct Answer
It allows students to experiment with the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect of language.
Question 10
Weakness of Communicative Approach
Correct Answer
Not as much emphasis on grammar
Question 11
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach?
Correct Answer
The Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You usually use the Communicative Approach
to complete tasks. Usually done with older students.
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, Question 12
Examples of Task-Based Approach
Correct Answer
-You have $80 and are trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Question 13
Strength of the Task-Based Approach
Correct Answer
Builds fluency
Question 14
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach
Correct Answer
Sacrifices accuracy
Question 15
CultureRoute Methodology
Correct Answer
Learners engage in interactive and meaningful communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
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Update |
Question 1
Three main approaches to teaching English
Correct Answer
1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
Question 2
What is the aim of The Direct Method
Correct Answer
The aim is for accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English speaker.
Question 3
What does the Direct method focus on?
Correct Answer
Pronunciation and Grammar (Structural Approach)
Page 1 of 67
,Question 4
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method?
Correct Answer
It is basically drilling and memorizing the English language. Students develop word and sentence repertoires to use in
real life situations.
Question 5
Strength of Direct Method
Correct Answer
It helps the learners pronounce sentences correctly.
Question 6
Weakness of Direct Method
Correct Answer
Does not aid in building fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
Question 7
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach?
Correct Answer
The Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a facilitator. Lots of group work, and
encourages individuality and self expression.
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,Question 8
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach
Correct Answer
Fluency over accuracy
Question 9
Strengths of Communicative Approach
Correct Answer
It allows students to experiment with the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect of language.
Question 10
Weakness of Communicative Approach
Correct Answer
Not as much emphasis on grammar
Question 11
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach?
Correct Answer
The Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You usually use the Communicative Approach
to complete tasks. Usually done with older students.
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, Question 12
Examples of Task-Based Approach
Correct Answer
-You have $80 and are trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Question 13
Strength of the Task-Based Approach
Correct Answer
Builds fluency
Question 14
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach
Correct Answer
Sacrifices accuracy
Question 15
CultureRoute Methodology
Correct Answer
Learners engage in interactive and meaningful communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
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