Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
D |
|---|
drillingDrilling is when students repeat a word or phrase modelled by the teacher to practise pronunciation or help memorise structure. | |
dynamic verbSee stative verb. | |
E |
|---|
EAP (English for Academic Purposes)Courses designed to prepare students for academic study in English-speaking environments. | |
Early readerCan read some sound combinations independently. Has the ability to write, although spelling is often phonetic | |
elicitationSee elicit. | |
elicitingSee elicit. | |
elideWhen a sound disappears in connected speech, it is elided. For example, in 'mustn't,' the first t is always elided, and the second one usually is unless it is followed by a vowel. | |
elisionThe omission of a sound or syllable in speech, often leading to smoother pronunciation. Elision/ to elide – When a sound disappears in connected speech, it is elided. For example, in 'mustn't,' the first t is always elided, and the second one usually is unless it is followed by a vowel. | |
ELT – English Language TeachingThe teaching of English to speakers of other languages. | |