Across
- 1. Learning the language involves studying the history, geography, and daily lives of its speakers, not just the fine arts.
- 5. A listening and writing exercise where the teacher reads a passage aloud while students write down what they hear.
- 6. Language is primarily viewed as spoken, making oral communication the foundational skill.
- 7. The syllabus is organized around everyday situations or topics rather than linguistic structures.
- 9. A technique where the teacher encourages students to fix their own errors, which facilitates learning.
- 10. Students are exposed to the sounds and patterns of the language from the start.
Down
- 1. The primary goal of instruction is learning how to use the target language effectively in real-life situations. (n)
- 2. Meaning is conveyed directly through ___ rather than through explanation or translation.
- 3. Grammar is taught by having students figure out the rules from examples, rather than giving them explicit rules. What is the name of this process?
- 4. This area of language is emphasized over grammar and is practiced by using new words in complete sentences.
- 8. Everyday objects present in the classroom used to help students associate meaning directly with the target language.