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What was the foundation of contemporary language teaching developed during the early part of the twentieth century?
What was the foundation of contemporary language teaching developed during the early part of the twentieth century?
- Principles and procedures for design of teaching methods (correct)
- Historical language practices
- Contemporary linguistic theories
- Psychological experiments
Why was language teaching in the twentieth century characterized by frequent change and innovation?
Why was language teaching in the twentieth century characterized by frequent change and innovation?
- Due to changes in teaching methods (correct)
- Due to rapid advancements in technology
- Lack of advancements in linguistics
- Due to lack of interest in language teaching
What is the main concept behind a language teaching method?
What is the main concept behind a language teaching method?
- Rigid adherence to grammatical rules
- Memorization of vocabulary lists
- A systematic set of teaching practices based on a particular theory of language (correct)
- Use of only one teaching material
Why did applied linguists draw on linguistics and psychology for developing language teaching principles?
Why did applied linguists draw on linguistics and psychology for developing language teaching principles?
Which belief is common to each language teaching method mentioned in the text?
Which belief is common to each language teaching method mentioned in the text?
What drove the quest for better methods according to the text?
What drove the quest for better methods according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the grammar-based teaching methods in the United Kingdom?
What is the term used to describe the grammar-based teaching methods in the United Kingdom?
Which chapter introduces a model for the description of language teaching methods?
Which chapter introduces a model for the description of language teaching methods?
Which method is described as an American teaching method with a lasting legacy in teaching procedures?
Which method is described as an American teaching method with a lasting legacy in teaching procedures?
Which term is used to refer to the levels of organization underlying approaches and methods?
Which term is used to refer to the levels of organization underlying approaches and methods?
Which method is still widely used today in textbooks and teaching materials but in a modified form?
Which method is still widely used today in textbooks and teaching materials but in a modified form?
