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EFL students are typically taught in English-speaking countries.
EFL students are typically taught in English-speaking countries.
False
It is uncommon for European students to learn more than one foreign language.
It is uncommon for European students to learn more than one foreign language.
False
EFL teaching focuses on developing reading skills only.
EFL teaching focuses on developing reading skills only.
False
Authentic listening experiences are not a priority in EFL teaching methodologies.
Authentic listening experiences are not a priority in EFL teaching methodologies.
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EFL teacher training programs do not include courses on language skills assessment.
EFL teacher training programs do not include courses on language skills assessment.
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Commercial listening materials are created by EFL/ESL teachers.
Commercial listening materials are created by EFL/ESL teachers.
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EFL/ESL teachers are responsible for creating English language skills assessment.
EFL/ESL teachers are responsible for creating English language skills assessment.
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EFL teacher training involves developing curriculum materials.
EFL teacher training involves developing curriculum materials.
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Authentic listening experiences are only provided by publishing companies.
Authentic listening experiences are only provided by publishing companies.
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Government agencies are involved in creating EFL/ESL teaching methodologies.
Government agencies are involved in creating EFL/ESL teaching methodologies.
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One problem EFL/ESL teachers face is the outdated listening lab.
One problem EFL/ESL teachers face is the outdated listening lab.
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Authenticity of commercial EFL/ESL listening materials is never a concern for teachers.
Authenticity of commercial EFL/ESL listening materials is never a concern for teachers.
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EFL/ESL teachers do not need to judge the authenticity of listening materials for their students.
EFL/ESL teachers do not need to judge the authenticity of listening materials for their students.
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The outdated listening lab is a non-issue in modern EFL/ESL teaching methodologies.
The outdated listening lab is a non-issue in modern EFL/ESL teaching methodologies.
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EFL/ESL teachers are not concerned with commercial listening materials' authenticity for language skills assessment.
EFL/ESL teachers are not concerned with commercial listening materials' authenticity for language skills assessment.
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Study Notes
English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- EFL is English taught to students in a foreign, non-English speaking country.
Characteristics of EFL
- Common in many European countries, where learning multiple foreign languages is typical.
Materials for EFL/ESL Teachers
- Created by four groups: publishing companies, government agencies, curriculum development teams at the school level, and classroom teachers.
Challenges Faced by EFL/ESL Teachers
- Difficulty with outdated listening labs.
- Questioning the authenticity of commercial listening materials.
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Learn about the characteristics of EFL, materials used by teachers, and challenges faced by EFL/ESL teachers. This quiz is designed for English language instructors and educators.
