Vocabulary and Intensive Reading Strategies
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Vocabulary and Intensive Reading Strategies

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What is the recommended initial number of words to start with when using recall cards?

  • 50 to 60 words
  • 15 to 20 words (correct)
  • 5 to 10 words
  • 30 to 35 words

    • What is the best method for spacing repetitions when learning new vocabulary?

  • Go through the cards a few minutes after initial study, then increase the interval gradually (correct)
  • Review them all at once after a week
  • Repeat them every hour for a day
  • Take a break for several days and then study them all together

    • Which technique should be used for words that are difficult to learn?

  • Flashcards with no additional context
  • Depth of processing techniques such as the keyword technique (correct)
  • Learning through listening only
  • Visual memorization only

    • What is an important consideration when grouping words for memorization?

    <p>Avoid placing similar spelling or related meaning words together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the order of vocabulary cards be managed?

    <p>Change the order frequently to prevent associative interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a beneficial practice when learning verbs?

    <p>Create sentences or phrases that include the verbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach helps ensure that word forms enter long-term memory?

    <p>Saying the word aloud to oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor should be avoided to improve memory retention when using flashcards?

    <p>Learning related concepts in the same session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of intensive repeated reading?

    <p>It helps improve comprehension of content words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically emphasized during the learning of vocabulary?

    <p>Intensive focus on vocabulary with a teacher or dictionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity involves memorizing phrases before writing them down?

    <p>Delayed copying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect could be the focus of the second reading during intensive reading?

    <p>Identifying useful multiword units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should deliberate learning activities be integrated into a language course?

    <p>They should comprise about one-quarter of the total course time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategies are NOT typically recommended for vocabulary learning?

    <p>Memorizing vocabulary lists without context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT suggested as part of the repeated reading strategy?

    <p>Writing a summary after each reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the focus of output activities in language learning?

    <p>They focus on the production of spoken and written language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of spelling practice, what should be done if the writing system is different from the learner's first language?

    <p>Deliberately practice the new writing system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of clear pronunciation in language learning?

    <p>To be understood by native speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a language course?

    <p>The focus on input versus output activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step suggested in the delayed copying activity?

    <p>Understand the text using a dictionary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can attention to function words benefit language learners during reading?

    <p>It improves their understanding of sentence structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the meaning-focused strands for pronunciation development mentioned?

    <p>Writing-focused development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of language learning is most helpful for young children in developing pronunciation?

    <p>Meaning-focused strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can enhance both handwriting skills and memory for phrases?

    <p>Holding longer phrases in memory before writing them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can older learners improve their pronunciation?

    <p>By immersing themselves in native-speaking environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the deliberate study of pronunciation?

    <p>Identifying difficult sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is articulatory phonetics concerned with?

    <p>How sounds are made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sound is often problematic for English learners as indicated in the content?

    <p>The sound at the beginning of the</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence the quality of pronunciation among older learners?

    <p>The time and effort spent on study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can speaking and writing contribute to learning?

    <p>They create a focus on knowledge gaps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended proportion of time spent on deliberate grammar study?

    <p>Less than one quarter of your study time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a useful grammar study activity?

    <p>Reading without understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fluency development primarily focused on?

    <p>Working with easy materials at a faster pace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The four strands principle applies to which aspect of language learning?

    <p>Vocabulary, grammar, and the four skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of activities focus on both understanding and producing messages?

    <p>Meaning-focused input and output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk associated with trying out phrases and constructions in a new language?

    <p>It may result in making errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes communicative activities in language learning?

    <p>They require engagement at a suitable difficulty level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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