GLOSSARY Accent- Refers to how a student pronounces words and phrases when speaking a
language. Commonly reflects their native language, where they were born, and
sometimes their socio-economic status.
Accuracy- The ability to produce grammatically correct sentences in written or
spoken form.
Beginner- The word beginner refers to levels A1 and A2 as defined in the Global
Scale grid of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Differentiation- This occurs when all students in a class are learning the same
subject matter but at different levels of difficulty and potentially with different
resources.
Direct Method- A commonly used technique in language teaching where students
are only able to use the target language and cannot use their mother tongue at all.
Fluency -
The ability of a learner to easily express themselves in their target
language without seeming to make an effort.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)-
IELTS
is an
international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native
English language speakers.
Intermediate- The word intermediate refers to levels B1 and B2 as identified in
the Global Scale grid of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages.
Language skills- This phrase typically refers to the four main elements of a
language course – listening, speaking, reading, writing.
Multilingual- Someone is proficient in more than two languages.
Native language- The language that a person hears and learns in childhood. Often
referred to as their mother tongue.
Pronunciation- The part of a language system that is focused on how the target
language is spoken, including features such as intonation and stress.
Role-play- A form of speaking practice where students pretend to be different
characters in order to make the conversation more realistic.
