Unit 2 TEFL

Question 1

examples of PHRASES that would be taught as a SINGLE vocab term:

Answer 1

to run into (someone), to get on (well w someone)

Question 2

what makes the difference between running into (someone) and run into (object):

Answer 2

first one we can change the position of the object while the other one we can not

Question 3

what are the 4 steps to conveying meaning when teaching vocab:

Answer 3

1 create clear context, 2 elicit, 3 use language students already know, 4 use ccqs

Question 4

what are ccqs?:

Answer 4

concept checking questions

Question 5

a way we can create a clear concept is:

Answer 5

use words in situations that students will recognize

Question 6

what else to focus on when teaching vocab (apart from meaning):

Answer 6

collocations, formality, spelling, pronunciation, synonyms/antonyms, connotation

Question 7

what is eliciting?

Answer 7

when you don’t say the word that you’re teaching

Question 8

language grading:

Answer 8

Use only language your students already know

Question 9

What are some bad CCQs?:

Answer 9

what does X mean? do you understand?

Question 10

how can we check whether our students really understand?

Answer 10

Use simple pictures, short questions, and clear explanations for mistakes.

Question 11

A vocabulary concept question should

Answer 11

key meanings, use simple language, ask short questions, and check understanding with pictures.

Question 12

how many words to teach per vocab lesson?

Answer 12

8-12 words

Question 13

what to prioritize when a reading/listening lesson has more words than expected:

Answer 13

ususeful, reusable vocabulary

Question 14

receptive vocabulary (passive vocab):

Answer 14

vocab that we recognise/understand but don’t actually use daily

Question 15

productive vocabulary (active vocab)

Answer 15

vocab we use in our own language. when speaking and writing.

Question 16

receptive language example:

Answer 16

shakespear old english

Question 17

productive language example:

Answer 17

table, divorce, office

Question 18

how many times do students encounter a word to fully learn it?:

Answer 18

6-17 times

Question 19

how can we make vocabulary stick?:

Answer 19

recycling language

Question 20

what does a good flashcard include?:

Answer 20

meaning, word class, pronunciation, common structure

Question 21

example of a common structure of a word:

Answer 21

in the word persuade; persuade someone to do something

Question 22

Expanding rehearsal:

Answer 22

Review new vocabulary frequently at first, then at increasing intervals

Question 23

Recycling vocabulary in productive skills lessons:

Answer 23

writing tasks, roleplay, tell stories, problem solving activity, conversations

Question 24

Recycling vocabulary in receptive skills lessons:

Answer 24

notice and report words, reading

Question 25

Lexis:

Answer 25

all words and phrases in a language.

Question 26

Collocations:

Answer 26

natural word combinations.