DELTA M1 / Paper One / Task Two / Practice One / December / 2008

Definition: An alveolar plosive is a type of consonant sound made by completely blocking the airflow at the alveolar ridge (the ridge behind the upper front teeth) and then releasing it.

Example: • /t/ as in “top”

Definition: Eclecticism in language teaching refers to combining elements from various teaching methods and approaches based on their effectiveness for a particular context or learner group, rather than strictly adhering to one method.

Example: A teacher may use a grammar-translation approach for explaining complex grammar, task-based learning for practicing communication, and audio-lingual techniques for drilling pronunciation.

Definition: An information-gap activity involves learners sharing or exchanging information that one has but the other(s) do not, to complete a task. These activities encourage communication and problem-solving.

Example: Pair A has a map with locations marked, and Pair B has a list of instructions. Both must communicate to match locations to instructions.

<p>Definition: A proficiency test is a standardized test designed to measure a learner’s overall ability in a language, regardless of the course content or teaching.</p> <p>Example: IELTS or TOEFL tests assess the general English proficiency of learners for academic or professional purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Definition: A determiner is a word that comes before a noun to specify its reference in a sentence. Determiners provide information such as definiteness, quantity, possession, or specificity.</p> <p>Examples: Articles: “the”, “a”, “an” (e.g., The cat is sleeping.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Definition: A cognate is a word that has the same linguistic origin as a word in another language, often with a similar meaning, spelling, or pronunciation.</p> <p>Example: English “family” and Spanish “familia” are cognates as they share a common origin and similar meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers