Methodology 2

Which of the following exercises is an example of using language for authentic communication, not as an object of analysis in a listening activity for teaching English to children?. a. Listening to a conversation between two friends and filling in the blanks with the missing words. b. Listening to a lecture about grammar rules and taking notes. c. Listening to a podcast about a topic of interest and sharing their opinions with a partner. d. Listening to a list of words and categorizing them by their initial sound.

Which of the following activities would be most suitable as a pre-listening activity when teaching listening to children about food?. a. Showing students a video of how to make a sandwich. b. Having students listen to a song about food and sing along. c. Giving students a word search puzzle with food names. d. Asking students to share their favorite foods and why.

Which of these activities is an example of controlled writing?. a. Writing a personal narrative about your life. b. Writing a summary of a story you have read. c. Writing an email to your teacher. d. Writing a list of words that start with the same letter.

An English teacher is learning about the history of teaching methods. Who developed the Natural Approach to language teaching?. a. Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. b. Dell Hymes. c. B.F. Skinner. d. Noam Chomsky.

Your colleague is using repetition drills in their audiolingual classroom. What do these drills aim to develop?. a. Automatic responses. b. Reading skills. c. Writing skills. d. Translation abilit.

Which of the following activities would be most suitable as a pre-listening activity when teaching listening to children about animals?. a. Showing students pictures of animals and asking them to describe them. b. Having students listen to a story about animals and answer questions. c. Asking students to name different animals and their sounds. d. Giving students a crossword puzzle with animal names.

Which of the following activities would be most suitable as a post-listening activity when teaching listening to children about colors?. a. Asking students to mime different colors and guess what they are. b. Giving students a coloring book with pictures of different objects and their names. c. Having students listen to a description of a scene and draw it with the correct colors. d. Showing students a slideshow of colorful paintings and asking them to identify the artists.

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, how does social interaction contribute to language development?. a. Social interaction hinders language development by distracting learners. b. Social interaction can only be beneficial for first language acquisition. c. Social interaction is not relevant to language development. d. Social interaction provides opportunities for learners to practice language skills.

What does RAFT stand for in writing?. a. Review, Analyze, Formulate, Test. b. Research, Apply, Feedback, Teach. c. Reason, Argument, Fact, Thesis. d. Role, Audience, Format, Topic.

What listening strategy should the teacher teach to young learners?. a. Use their background knowledge to make intelligent guesses. b. Read the text before listening to it. c. Translate everything they hear into Spanish. d. Repeat what they hear out loud.

Which of these activities is an example of controlled writing?. a. Writing sentences with missing words. b. Writing a diary entry. c. Writing a letter to a friend. d. Writing a story based on a picture.

In an English classroom, Teacher Emily employs Total Physical Response (TPR) to engage her students. This interactive method involves physical movements that correspond to language commands, helping learners internalize new vocabulary and phrases. As the lesson progresses, Emily encourages her students to start speaking in English, fostering confidence and encouraging them to use the language in a meaningful way. When can learners start speaking in the target language with this method?. a. After memorizing vocabulary. b. Immediately. c. When they feel ready. d. Whenever the teacher asks them to.

What is the main goal of writing as a product?. a. To express personal feelings and opinions. b. To explore different genres and styles. c. To go through multiple drafts and revisions. d. To follow a model text and produce a similar text.

What is the main purpose of bottom-up listening activities?. a. To help learners develop critical thinking and evaluation skills about a spoken text. b. To help learners recognize and process the basic elements of a spoken text. c. To help learners understand the overall meaning of a spoken text. d. To help learners activate their prior knowledge and expectations about a spoken text.

What listening subskill can be developed by asking students to listen for the main purpose or function of an audio?. a. Listening for text or discourse patterns. b. Listening for gist. c. Listening to infer information. d. Scan listening.

You are studying Krashen's theories and want to understand how acquisition occurs. What does acquisition require according to Krashen?. a. Meaningful interaction in the target language. b. Memorization of vocabulary lists. c. Explicit grammar instruction. d. Writing practice.

In the ESL class for young learners, you observe that the teacher prioritizes fluency over accuracy. The children engage in various activities that involve movement, art supplies, and play. The teacher encourages them to express themselves freely, even if it means making mistakes. In the observed ESL class, what is the primary emphasis during speaking activities?. a. Correct grammar and pronunciation. b. Engaging in activities for movement and creativity. c. Memorizing vocabulary lists. d. Structured dialogues and exercises.

Which of the following scenarios describes a dictogloss exercise for teaching listening to children?. a. The teacher shows a video clip of a story with subtitles. The students listen and read along. Then they work in pairs to summarize the main idea of the story. b. The teacher plays an audio recording of a dialogue between two characters. The students listen and answer comprehension questions. Then they work in pairs to role-play the dialogue. c. The teacher reads a short text on animals twice. The students listen and write down key words. Then they work in pairs to reconstruct the text using their notes. d. The teacher sings a song with actions. The students listen and repeat the lyrics and actions. Then they work in pairs to create their own verses for the song.

You are using TPR in your English classroom. When can learners start speaking in the target language with this method?. a. After memorizing vocabulary. b. Whenever the teacher asks them to. c. Immediately. d. When they feel ready.

In a language school, a teacher named Juan employs an audiolingual approach in his English classroom. During one of his lessons, he decides to implement repetition drills to help his students improve their fluency and pronunciation. What do these drills aim to develop?. a. Writing skills. b. Reading skills. c. Automatic responses. d. Translation ability.

Imagine you are teaching 4th graders about space. You design an activity where students discuss how space exploration benefits understanding Earth's environment. This aligns best with which intelligence?. a. Intrapersonal. b. Interpersonal. c. Logical-mathematical. d. Naturalist.

In an English classroom, the teacher uses activities aligned with CLT principles. What does CLT focus on rather than grammar structures?. a. Pronunciation. b. Spelling. c. Communicative functions. d. Vocabulary.

Which of the following activities would be most suitable as a pre-listening activity when teaching listening to children about food?. a. Having students listen to a song about food and sing along. b. Showing students a video of how to make a sandwich. c. Asking students to share their favorite foods and why. d. Giving students a word search puzzle with food names.

Which of the following activities is an example of focus on meaning activity, not correctness in a listening activity for teaching English to children?. a. Listening to a song and writing down the lyrics. b. Listening to a story and answering comprehension questions. c. Listening to a dialogue and identifying the grammatical errors. d. Listening to a word and spelling it correctly.

A teacher applies Krashen's theories about language learning in her classroom. What is the main way he believed language is acquired?. a. Translation. b. Reading instruction. c. Subconscious acquisition. d. Conscious learning.

Which of these reading subskills can help students find specific information in a text quickly?. a. Recognizing links. b. Skimming. c. Scanning. d. Predicting.

Audiolingualism focuses on certain language units. What is the primary unit of language in this method?. a. Words. b. Sentences. c. Sounds. d. Paragraphs.

In an English classroom, Teacher Emily employs Total Physical Response (TPR) to engage her students. This interactive method involves physical movements that correspond to language commands, helping learners internalize new vocabulary and phrases. As the lesson progresses, Emily encourages her students to start speaking in English, fostering confidence and encouraging them to use the language in a meaningful way. When can learners start speaking in the target language with this method?. a. Whenever the teacher asks them to. b. Immediately. c. After memorizing vocabulary. d. When they feel ready.

Which of these activities is an example of controlled writing?. a. Writing a summary of a story you have read. b. Writing a list of words that start with the same letter. c. Writing a personal narrative about your life. d. Writing an email to your teacher.

Which of the following activities would be most suitable as a whole-listening activity when teaching listening to children about colors?. a. Having students listen to a song about colors and sing along. b. Asking students to listen to a description of a scene and draw it with the correct colors. c. Giving students a coloring book with pictures of different objects and their names. d. Showing students a slideshow of colorful paintings and asking them to identify the artists.