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What are the productive skills in language learning?
What are the productive skills in language learning?
- Comprehension and retention
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Listening and reading
- Speaking and writing (correct)
Children are generally less likely than adults to acquire native-like pronunciation when learning a second language.
Children are generally less likely than adults to acquire native-like pronunciation when learning a second language.
False (B)
What should over one quarter of time in a balanced language learning program be devoted to?
What should over one quarter of time in a balanced language learning program be devoted to?
productive skills such as speaking and writing
Learning a foreign language usually involves ________ motivation and limited opportunities.
Learning a foreign language usually involves ________ motivation and limited opportunities.
Match the following age groups with their advantages in language learning:
Match the following age groups with their advantages in language learning:
Which of the following is NOT included in the survival vocabulary?
Which of the following is NOT included in the survival vocabulary?
Deliberate memorization is considered an ineffective method for language acquisition.
Deliberate memorization is considered an ineffective method for language acquisition.
What is one benefit of practicing conversation in a group with native speakers?
What is one benefit of practicing conversation in a group with native speakers?
Memorized sentences should include greetings, expressions of politeness, and __________ needed for shopping.
Memorized sentences should include greetings, expressions of politeness, and __________ needed for shopping.
Match the following activities with their purposes:
Match the following activities with their purposes:
What is the purpose of using word cards in language learning?
What is the purpose of using word cards in language learning?
Native speakers will always correct a foreign language learner's mistakes during conversation.
Native speakers will always correct a foreign language learner's mistakes during conversation.
In a role-play activity, what is one scenario you might act out?
In a role-play activity, what is one scenario you might act out?
It is useful to practice each situation __________ times in one session.
It is useful to practice each situation __________ times in one session.
Match the language activity with its description:
Match the language activity with its description:
Flashcards
Productive Skills
Productive Skills
Language skills involving producing output, like speaking and writing. They require choosing words and grammar.
Receptive Skills
Receptive Skills
Language skills involving receiving language input, like listening and reading.
Learning a Second Language
Learning a Second Language
Learning a second language while living in a country where it's spoken.
Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a language outside of its native environment.
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Fluency in Speaking and Writing
Fluency in Speaking and Writing
The ability to speak and write in a language fluently and accurately.
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Memorized Sentences
Memorized Sentences
The process of learning and remembering phrases and sentences in a foreign language.
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Word Cards
Word Cards
Small cards used to practice memorizing vocabulary, phrases, or sentences.
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Role Play
Role Play
Practicing conversations in a foreign language by acting out different scenarios.
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Conversation Group
Conversation Group
A group of learners who meet regularly to practice conversations in a foreign language.
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Corrective Feedback
Corrective Feedback
Focused feedback on specific aspects of language use, such as pronunciation or grammar.
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Understandable Language
Understandable Language
The ability to understand and be understood in a foreign language, even if not grammatically perfect.
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Situations for Conversation
Situations for Conversation
Common scenarios used for practicing conversational language, like ordering food or asking for directions.
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Deliberate Memorization
Deliberate Memorization
The process of intentionally memorizing language material, which leads to faster and longer-lasting recall.
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Spaced Repetition
Spaced Repetition
Repeating a conversation practice several times in different sessions, spaced out over time.
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Survival Vocabulary
Survival Vocabulary
Starting with basic vocabulary and phrases needed for survival, such as greetings, politeness, and shopping.
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Balance Your Learning-Learn Through Speaking and Writing
- Listening and reading are receptive skills, while speaking and writing are productive skills. Producing language is usually harder than receiving it.
- The four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) are important for language learning. About one-quarter of time in a well-balanced learning program should be devoted to these skills.
- Fluency in speaking and writing should be developed.
Children vs. Adults Learning Languages
- Distinguishing second language learning (learning while living in a country) from learning foreign languages (without living in the country) is critical.
- Young children often acquire native-like pronunciation when learning a second language.
- Adults sometimes have advantages in learning foreign languages due to better goal setting, motivation, and learning strategies.
Learning Language Through Speaking
- Memorizing useful phrases and sentences is the quickest way to begin speaking.
- Useful phrases should include greetings, polite expressions, vocabulary related to everyday tasks (e.g. shopping, restaurants), numbers, and self-descriptions.
Activity 4.1: Memorized Sentences and Dialogues
- Write target sentences with translations, ideally with pronunciation assistance.
- Practice recalling foreign phrases from their translations.
- Focus on phrases you can use immediately.
Activity 4.2: Role-Play
- Role-playing involves two or more people acting out common situations (e.g., doctor's visit, shopping, etc).
- Practice should include discussion of how to improve and repetition (ideally 2-3 times per session).
Activity 4.3: Prepared Talks
- Prepare short talks on relatable topics (your work, hobbies, experience in the target country).
- Practice topics and memorize them for smoother delivery.
- Practicing mental conversations also helps.
Activity 4.4: Read and Write
- Write about topics you know and research in the language you're learning, using what you read as reference.
- Develop fluency in accurate and fluent expression.
Time-on-Task Principle
- The principle states that more time dedicated to an activity leads to better results.
- Practice, listening, speaking, reading, and writing enhance your language skills and improve your vocabulary and grammar.
- Active deliberate use of language is an effective way to increase fluency compared to passive use.
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