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History of Language Teaching in the Twentieth Century

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History of Language Teaching in the Twentieth Century

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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?

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?

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?

To create more effective teaching methods Signup and view all the answers

Which belief is common to each language teaching method mentioned in the text?

Providing a more effective and theoretically sound basis for teaching Signup and view all the answers

What drove the quest for better methods according to the text?

Preoccupation of teachers and applied linguists Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the grammar-based teaching methods in the United Kingdom?

Structural Approach Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter introduces a model for the description of language teaching methods?

Chapter 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which method is described as an American teaching method with a lasting legacy in teaching procedures?

Audiolingualism Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to the levels of organization underlying approaches and methods?

Approach, Design, and Procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which method is still widely used today in textbooks and teaching materials but in a modified form?

Situational Language Teaching Signup and view all the answers