The ability to produce grammatically-correct language
accuracy
(contrast with fluency).
The most suitable choice of language for the situation, the
appropriacy/appropriateness
relationship between speakers, the topic, etc.
Spoken or written texts from real-life sources, originally
authentic materials
intended for native speakers.
A technique in which the teacher draws information from
elicitation
learners through question and answer,
The stage of a lesson in which students are expected to
free practice
produce the target language in a fluency-oriented activity
genre The type of text e.g. a magazine, a letter, a note.
Adjusting language or tasks to suit the ability level of
grading
students.
The effect of the mother tongue on a learner's production
L1 interference
of the foreign language, causing errors.
lexis Another term for vocabulary.
Guiding students towards correct answers (often in con-
micro-teaching trolled practice of a language lesson); re-clarifying when
necessary
: To prepare learners for an activity (typically reading or
pre-teach listening) by introducing new language before starting
the topic.
: Speaking and writing - learners are required to produce
productive skills
the language.
realia Things from real life which are used as a teaching aid.
Listening and reading - learners are receiving language
receptive skills
and processing it, without producing it.