5 Questions
What are the four macro skills?
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
How can the four macro skills be classified according to the medium?
Oral or written
How can the four macro skills be classified according to the role of the language user?
Encoder and decoder
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the complex process of speaking according to the text?
Listening skills
What does teaching speaking involve from a sociopragmatic point of view?
Effective communication strategies
Study Notes
The Four Macro Skills
- The four macro skills are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Classification of Macro Skills by Medium
- The four macro skills can be classified into two categories based on the medium:
- Receptive skills: listening and reading (receive information through the ears or eyes)
- Productive skills: speaking and writing (produce information through the mouth or written text)
Classification of Macro Skills by Language User Role
- The four macro skills can be classified into two categories based on the role of the language user:
- Transactional skills: speaking and writing (used to communicate and exchange information)
- Interactional skills: listening and reading (used to interact with others and interpret messages)
Speaking Process
- The complex process of speaking involves several components, but NOT:
- Translating thoughts into the native language
Teaching Speaking
- From a sociopragmatic point of view, teaching speaking involves:
- Fostering learners' ability to communicate effectively in social contexts, considering cultural and social norms, and relationships between speakers.
Test your knowledge on the macro skills in language teaching! This quiz will cover the four main skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn about their classification and enhance your understanding of their importance in language learning.
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