Flashcards on Teaching English to Young Learners
Teaching English to Young Learners: Guide & Strategies
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16 cards
Card 1
Question: What are three learner-focused principles recommended for effective language learning from the content?
Answer: Repetition; let learners discover (discovery learning); focus on meaning and involve emotions.
Card 2
Question: List major factors influencing success in language learning mentioned in the content.
Answer: Intelligence; learning styles; aptitude; personality; motivation and attitude; identity; learner beliefs.
Card 3
Question: How does the content describe the relationship between traditional IQ tests and language learning success?
Answer: Traditional IQ tests show only a partial correlation; learners with weak general academic performance can still succeed in foreign language learning i
Card 4
Question: What is the core idea of Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences as presented?
Answer: Intelligence is not unitary; it manifests differently in different children.
Card 5
Question: What characteristics and example activities are given for Linguistic intelligence?
Answer: 'Word smart' learners excel with words and verbal expression (spoken or written). Activities: poems, creating stories, crosswords, tongue twisters, ha
Card 6
Question: What characterizes Logical-mathematical intelligence and what activities suit these learners?
Answer: 'Math smart' learners excel with numbers and logical reasoning. Activities: solving detective stories, Sudoku and math puzzles, math games, coding/pro
Card 7
Question: How are Musical learners described and what classroom activities fit them?
Answer: Musical learners have an ear for sound and use melody/rhythm/songs. Activities: singing, rhythm work (clapping), background music, nursery rhymes, ana
Card 8
Question: What defines Spatial intelligence and which activities support it?
Answer: 'Picture smart' learners process information via images, have excellent visual memory. Activities: maps and giving directions, journey/special class,
Card 9
Question: Describe Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence and give example activities.
Answer: 'Body smart' learners learn best with body–mind coordination and physical activity. Activities: choreographing dances, role-playing, pantomime, acting
Card 10
Question: What are traits of Interpersonal intelligence and suggested activities?
Answer: 'People smart' learners work well with others, persuasive and social, thrive in collaborative groups. Activities: pair dialogues, group work, team deb