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What is the primary purpose of role-playing activities?
What is the primary purpose of role-playing activities?
It is recommended to perform the same role-play multiple times in later sessions.
It is recommended to perform the same role-play multiple times in later sessions.
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What should players do at the end of a role-play?
What should players do at the end of a role-play?
Comment on improvements and redo the role-play.
The first kind of writing should focus on __________.
The first kind of writing should focus on __________.
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Match the type of writing with its focus:
Match the type of writing with its focus:
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What is a suggested activity for developing speaking skills?
What is a suggested activity for developing speaking skills?
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Feedback is essential for the second kind of writing.
Feedback is essential for the second kind of writing.
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What is one way to develop speaking skills when studying alone?
What is one way to develop speaking skills when studying alone?
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What are the skills called that involve receiving input in language learning?
What are the skills called that involve receiving input in language learning?
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What should be included in the survival vocabulary for a foreign language?
What should be included in the survival vocabulary for a foreign language?
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Producing language is usually considered easier than receiving it.
Producing language is usually considered easier than receiving it.
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What is the principle used to balance language learning time between different skills?
What is the principle used to balance language learning time between different skills?
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Deliberate memorization is slow and not long-lasting.
Deliberate memorization is slow and not long-lasting.
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Children who learn a second language before the age of _____ generally acquire better pronunciation.
Children who learn a second language before the age of _____ generally acquire better pronunciation.
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What is a beneficial activity to improve language speaking skills during conversation practice?
What is a beneficial activity to improve language speaking skills during conversation practice?
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Which of the following is a benefit adults have over children when learning a foreign language?
Which of the following is a benefit adults have over children when learning a foreign language?
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The first language translation should be written on the back of small cards to help with __________.
The first language translation should be written on the back of small cards to help with __________.
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Match each activity with its purpose:
Match each activity with its purpose:
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Match the type of language learning with its description:
Match the type of language learning with its description:
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Learning a second language and a foreign language involves similar conditions and opportunities.
Learning a second language and a foreign language involves similar conditions and opportunities.
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What is the recommended approach to finding someone for language correction?
What is the recommended approach to finding someone for language correction?
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Native speakers will generally correct foreign language learners' mistakes immediately.
Native speakers will generally correct foreign language learners' mistakes immediately.
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What is one effective method to start speaking a new language quickly?
What is one effective method to start speaking a new language quickly?
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How many times should each situation in role-play be practiced in one session?
How many times should each situation in role-play be practiced in one session?
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Study Notes
Balancing Learning Through Speaking and Writing
- Listening and reading are receptive skills, while speaking and writing are productive skills.
- Producing language is generally more difficult than receiving it.
- A well-balanced language learning program should dedicate significant time to speaking and writing.
Children vs. Adults Learning Languages
- Learning a second language is easier for younger children, especially under age 6-7, as often this learning happens intuitively in a natural environment.
- This is different from learning a foreign language, which requires more deliberate effort and motivation from learners of all ages.
- Adults may have advantages in foreign language learning due to greater learning skills, long-term goal orientation, and learning strategies practiced elsewhere.
Learning a Language Through Speaking
- Memorizing useful phrases and sentences is the quickest way to begin speaking a new language.
- Initial phrases and sentences should come from survival vocabulary, including greetings, polite expressions, travel situations (e.g., shopping, restaurants), numbers, and personal descriptions.
Activities for Improving Speaking Skills
- Memorization activities (e.g. writing sentences with translations on cards).
- Role play to simulate normal conversations. Conversation groups using native speakers or other learners are beneficial.
Activities for Improving Writing Skills
- Writing should cover three aspects:
- Accuracy: with dictionary help, focused on correct language use requiring peer feedback.
- Fluency: using 10-minute writing activities, focused on continuous writing.
- Quantity: writing without focus on accuracy, large quantities of writing.
- Prepared talks about personal interests or experiences can build fluency and comfort in speaking.
- Imaginary conversations with a person (e.g., movie star) can improve speaking ability safely.
Time-on-Task Principle
- The more time spent on any skill, the greater the improvement.
- Listening, speaking, writing and reading all improve with sufficient practice.
- Regular practice also increases vocabulary and grammar understanding.
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Explore the balance between speaking and writing in language acquisition. Discover the differences in language learning strategies between children and adults, and learn about effective methods for speaking a new language. This quiz delves into productive skills essential for mastering a second language.
