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differentiationDifferentiation means providing different tasks or teaching materials, or adapting tasks to suit students of different levels in a mixed ablity class. | |
digraphTwo letters which together represent a single sound, e.g., ph, sh, ee, ea, etc. | |
diphthongA 'double vowel' - two vowel sounds which together make up what is perceived as a single sound. E.g. hair /heə(r)/ go /goʊ/ | |
disappearing syllableIn some words in spoken English one syllable is not pronounced. E.g., 'interesting' looks as though it should be pronounced 'in-ter-est-ing,' but most native speakers say 'in-trest-ing.' | |
discourse markersDiscourse markers are words and phrases such as however, althoughand on the other hand in writing, and so, well and OK in spoken language which are used to show how different parts of the text relate to each other. They are also referred to as linking words, linking phrases, connectors, connectives and conjunctions. | |
DogmeThis is a teaching approach particularly associated with Scott Thornbury and Luke Meddings.
Dogme rejects course books and grammar-based teaching. The focus is on
'emergent' language. Lessons are based around the language that the students
produce. | |
drillingDrilling is when students repeat a word or phrase modelled by the teacher to practise pronunciation or help memorise structure. | |
dynamic verbSee stative verb. | |