MODULE 2 PART 1: FOCUS ON COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE

TEACHING

MODULE 2 PARTS 1-3: PRE-READING ACTIVITY

Before reading this module, we would like you to explore your beliefs about language
learning and teaching. Read through the following statements and tick the box most
relevant for you.
STATEMENT Agree Disagree Agree with
reservations

1) People have learnt languages for centuries, so the

methods we use do not really matter.

2) The most important thing is to let students experiment

with the language (spoken and written). They learn the
language by using it and need to be given many
opportunities to do so.

3) Students learn best when they are first presented with

a clear explanation of grammar rules. Then, they can
apply the rules and use them freely.

4) Drilling language patterns does not guarantee that the

students will internalise them and produce them on
their own outside the framework of the exercise.

5) Accuracy develops naturally. We should not worry too

much about students producing perfect structures
right away. It is best for teachers not to over-correct.

6) Students need to be exposed to rich but

comprehensible input if learning is to take place.

7) Language is best learned interactively, in a social

environment. In an ideal class, students work together
a lot.

8) Student motivation is not that important. They will

learn regardless of their motivation.