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Language learning
Terms related to the process of learning a language.
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Total Physical Response (TPR)
Language; Language learning
A strategy that uses a lot of movements and gestures. This is believed to be a popular and effective way of teaching a new language most especially to children.
Active Vocabulary
Language; Language learning
This is a vocabulary type that is known to the student. This means a student can write about it and use it in meaningful communication.
Repetition
Language; Language learning
Although this has been an old and abused approach, it is proven to show good results. This evaluates students' listening skills, fluency and pronunciation.
Text
Language; Language learning
A material used in language learning. This is usually in paragraph form. It may be a story, a news report or an essay about a certain topic.
Dialogue
Language; Language learning
Dialogues consist of conversations with pictures. This is a good material for reading because the images help the student understand the discussion.
Skim
Language; Language learning
This term means to browse or look through a text in a fast phase. Skimming is a strategy used to be familiar with a manuscript or to simply review what has been read.
Vocabulary
Language; Language learning
A list of words. This may be active (number 5) or non-active. Each language learner is expected to have a wider set of vocabulary after every week of learning.
