Mora-timed languageMora-timed (e.g. Japanese, Hawaiian) each sound usually has an equally timed and stressed rhythm. |
multi-word verbsSee phrasal verbs. |
multiple intelligencesGardner's Theory ofMultiple Intelligences argues that the traditional view of what constitutes intelligence, which is focused on specific academic abilities, is too limited, and that there are, in fact, a range of different types of intelligence. |
multisyllabicOf words - having more than one syllable. |
name chainIt is a name-learning game which requires students to repeat everyone's name around the class (see Unit 9 for detail). |
nasalA nasal is a sound which is produced by releasing most of the air through the nose (/m/, /n/ and /ŋ/). |
Natural ApproachSimilar to CLT, Tracey D. Terrell's Natural Approach (1970s) is based
on Stephen Krashen's theories of second language acquisition (L2A). Krashen argues that
there is a natural process by which we acquire second languages. All
that is needed is adequate exposure to 'comprehensible input' in
stress-free situations, and the L2 will be acquired in much the same way
as children learn their first language. Krashen draws a distinction
between conscious learning and subconscious acquisition. |
Natural methodSee the Direct Method. NB: this is different from the Natural Approach! |
Needs AnalysisA process used to identify the language needs and learning objectives of students, often through questionnaires or interviews. |
non-interactive listeningSee interactive listening. |