Didáctica de lengua inglesa Review test UD 3

Haynes’ study (1993) on deducing word meanings concluded that: Prior knowledge is irrelevant for word deduction. Learners always deduce meanings correctly. Sufficient contextual references are critical. Phonetic skills dominate comprehension.

What does early L2 acquisition (e.g., in childhood) enable, according to neurological studies?. Spatially separate brain areas for L1 and L2. Shared brain areas for L1 and L2 processing. Reduced phonetic accuracy. Increased reliance on translation.

Observation in EFL research is primarily used to: Judge teacher performance. Detect student errors. Optimize teaching practices. Assign grades.

The DELTA program emphasizes which principle for L2 learning?. Memorizing grammar rules. Developing communicative competence through tasks. Avoiding collaborative work. Prioritizing written over spoken language.

Which strategy involves learners managing their own learning processes?. Compensatory. Metacognitive. Affective. Social.

Research on EFL textbooks found that: They perfectly replicate real spoken English. They often lack authentic spoken language examples. They prioritize informal language. They ignore grammar rules.

The Silent Way encourages: Teacher-dominated instruction. Learner autonomy through minimal teacher speech. Repetitive military-style drills. Relaxation techniques.

Which factor contributed to the diversification of EFL demand?. Focus on literary translation. Teaching adults with specific professional needs. Exclusive use of audiolingual methods. Avoiding technology in classrooms.

What is a key focus of the critical period hypothesis in language acquisition?. Late learners achieve native-like pronunciation. Early learners share neurological pathways for L1 and L2. Adults learn grammar faster than children. Phonetics are irrelevant to age of acquisition.

Which activity sheet type is designed for observing speaking tasks?. Basic Sheet. Activity-Based Sheet. Speaking Tasks Sheet. Sociocultural Sheet.