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What is the recommended initial number of words to start with when using recall cards?
What is the recommended initial number of words to start with when using recall cards?
What is the best method for spacing repetitions when learning new vocabulary?
What is the best method for spacing repetitions when learning new vocabulary?
Which technique should be used for words that are difficult to learn?
Which technique should be used for words that are difficult to learn?
What is an important consideration when grouping words for memorization?
What is an important consideration when grouping words for memorization?
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How should the order of vocabulary cards be managed?
How should the order of vocabulary cards be managed?
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What is a beneficial practice when learning verbs?
What is a beneficial practice when learning verbs?
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What approach helps ensure that word forms enter long-term memory?
What approach helps ensure that word forms enter long-term memory?
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Which factor should be avoided to improve memory retention when using flashcards?
Which factor should be avoided to improve memory retention when using flashcards?
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What is one benefit of intensive repeated reading?
What is one benefit of intensive repeated reading?
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What is typically emphasized during the learning of vocabulary?
What is typically emphasized during the learning of vocabulary?
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Which activity involves memorizing phrases before writing them down?
Which activity involves memorizing phrases before writing them down?
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What aspect could be the focus of the second reading during intensive reading?
What aspect could be the focus of the second reading during intensive reading?
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How should deliberate learning activities be integrated into a language course?
How should deliberate learning activities be integrated into a language course?
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Which strategies are NOT typically recommended for vocabulary learning?
Which strategies are NOT typically recommended for vocabulary learning?
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Which of the following is NOT suggested as part of the repeated reading strategy?
Which of the following is NOT suggested as part of the repeated reading strategy?
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Which statement best describes the focus of output activities in language learning?
Which statement best describes the focus of output activities in language learning?
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In the context of spelling practice, what should be done if the writing system is different from the learner's first language?
In the context of spelling practice, what should be done if the writing system is different from the learner's first language?
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What is the primary goal of clear pronunciation in language learning?
What is the primary goal of clear pronunciation in language learning?
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What differentiates the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a language course?
What differentiates the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a language course?
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What is the first step suggested in the delayed copying activity?
What is the first step suggested in the delayed copying activity?
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How can attention to function words benefit language learners during reading?
How can attention to function words benefit language learners during reading?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the meaning-focused strands for pronunciation development mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the meaning-focused strands for pronunciation development mentioned?
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What aspect of language learning is most helpful for young children in developing pronunciation?
What aspect of language learning is most helpful for young children in developing pronunciation?
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Which method can enhance both handwriting skills and memory for phrases?
Which method can enhance both handwriting skills and memory for phrases?
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How can older learners improve their pronunciation?
How can older learners improve their pronunciation?
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What is the first step in the deliberate study of pronunciation?
What is the first step in the deliberate study of pronunciation?
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What is articulatory phonetics concerned with?
What is articulatory phonetics concerned with?
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Which sound is often problematic for English learners as indicated in the content?
Which sound is often problematic for English learners as indicated in the content?
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What factors influence the quality of pronunciation among older learners?
What factors influence the quality of pronunciation among older learners?
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How can speaking and writing contribute to learning?
How can speaking and writing contribute to learning?
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What is a recommended proportion of time spent on deliberate grammar study?
What is a recommended proportion of time spent on deliberate grammar study?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a useful grammar study activity?
Which of the following is NOT considered a useful grammar study activity?
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What is fluency development primarily focused on?
What is fluency development primarily focused on?
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The four strands principle applies to which aspect of language learning?
The four strands principle applies to which aspect of language learning?
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Which type of activities focus on both understanding and producing messages?
Which type of activities focus on both understanding and producing messages?
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What is the risk associated with trying out phrases and constructions in a new language?
What is the risk associated with trying out phrases and constructions in a new language?
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What characterizes communicative activities in language learning?
What characterizes communicative activities in language learning?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Learning
- Strengthening word recall involves repetition and connecting the word's form with its meaning.
- Start learning new vocabulary with small packs of cards (15-20 words) and gradually increase the pack size.
- Space repetition for better learning by reviewing words after a few minutes, an hour, a day, a week, and then a couple of weeks.
- Use depth-of-processing techniques like the keyword method for difficult vocabulary.
- Avoid putting words with similar spellings or meanings in the same pack to minimize interference.
- Vary the order of words in the pack.
- Saying the word aloud can help with long-term memory.
- Writing phrases or sentences containing the vocabulary words helps with learning, especially for verbs.
Intensive Reading
- Use dictionaries to clarify unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Repeated readings focusing on different aspects of the text (vocabulary, multiword units, function words) can be effective.
- Repeated attention with changing focus helps with language learning.
Delayed Copying
- Read a text (about 200 words) and try to memorize and copy sections without looking back at the text.
- This improves handwriting skills and memory for phrases.
Spelling Practice
- Practice spelling unfamiliar words in a different writing system by writing them down and then covering the words.
- Try to recall the words from memory and then check your work.
- Repeat this process until each line is filled.
Pronunciation
- Understanding and practice are crucial for clear pronunciation.
- Focus on sounds that are different between your native language and the target language.
- Practice difficult sounds in simple syllables.
- Learn about articulatory phonetics, which explains how sounds are made.
Grammar
- Grammar can be acquired through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Writing and speaking can lead to noticing gaps in knowledge.
- Taking chances with phrases and constructions can be a risky but effective way to learn grammar.
- Deliberate grammar learning is important, but it should not take up more than a quarter of your language learning time. Use substitution tables, get feedback on spoken and written production, do dictation activities, and learn about important grammatical features.
- Fluency development can also help with grammar by providing extensive exposure to the language.
Vocabulary Learning
- Similar to grammar, learning vocabulary involves meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development.
- Deliberate vocabulary learning can involve studying unknown words (use bilingual word cards), using dictionaries, getting feedback, and learning vocabulary strategies (guessing from context, using word cards, analyzing words into word parts, dictionary use).
Four Language Skills
- The four strands principle can be applied to the learning of all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- The major differences between learning these skills come from the focus on input (listening and reading) or output (speaking and writing), and how you approach deliberate learning.
Deliberate Learning
- Deliberate learning is only one strand of a balanced language learning approach.
- It should account for no more than a quarter of your total language learning time.
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Explore effective techniques for strengthening vocabulary recall and enhancing reading comprehension. This quiz covers methods like spaced repetition, keyword techniques, and the importance of using dictionaries for unfamiliar words. Test your understanding of these strategies for improved language learning.
