false friendsThese are cognates whose meaning has diverged, so they no longer mean the same thing. Learners often assume that a word in L2 which looks and sounds similar to one in their L1 would have the same meaning. |
FCEFirst Certificate in English - a Cambridge English examination for students at B2 level. |
feedbackGeneral term for giving a response or assessment. After a small group discussion, students might 'give feedback' to the whole class, which would be a short report on what they have said. After students have done a task, the teacher may 'give feedback' - comments and corrections. At the end of a course, students are often asked to 'give feedback,' which means a judgement on the classes they have had. |
final stageThe final stage of a lesson is sometimes called the plenary. Its purpose
is to bring together and summarise what has been done in that day's
lesson. |
find someone whoA 'find someone who' is an activity which involves students milling round the class speaking to everyone. They need to complete a worksheet that requires them to 'find someone who' fits a series of statements, such as 'Find
someone who....likes eating fish/...comes to school on the bus/...wears jeans every day, etc. This is often used as a 'getting-to-know-you' activity, but it is also very useful as a way of practising specific language items. |
First Certificate in EnglishSee FCE. |
first language acquisitionSee acquisition. |
fluencyFluency in language is the ability to communicate freely and
confidently. A fluent speaker is not necessarily accurate. See accuracy. |
fluency-based activitiesClassroom (or homework) activities whose main focus is on using the language to communicate effectively and confidently. Compare with accuracy-based activities. |
four skillsIn language learning, the 'four skills' are reading, listening, speaking and writing. Reading and listening are receptive skills. Speaking and writing are productive skills. |