TEFL Glossary

Mora-timed (e.g. Japanese, Hawaiian) each sound usually has an equally timed and stressed rhythm.

See phrasal verbs.

Gardner'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.

Of words - having more than one syllable.

It is a name-learning game which requires students to repeat everyone's name around the class (see Unit 9 for detail).

Similar 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.

See the Direct Method.

NB: this is different from the Natural Approach!

A process used to identify the language needs and learning objectives of students, often through questionnaires or interviews.

See interactive listening.