Accuracy
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Originated from Latin word accurare which means "do with care". Accuracy
is said to be achieved by a person in a language when that person is able to communicate
in that particular language correctly.
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Anthropology
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Is the study of human origins, societies and cultures.
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Approach
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Is concerned with the theory of the nature of language and language learning.
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Behaviourism
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Is a language learning theory which views both verbal and non-verbal learning as
habit formation. Language is learnt through imitation and repetition.
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Bilingual Method
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In this method of teaching, it is the teacher who always makes use of the mother
tongue to explain the meanings and not the learners. The learner is sufficiently
subjected to sentence pattern drills. Reading and writing are introduced early in
the course of language teaching and there is an integration of the speaking and
writing skills.
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Classical languages
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Are ancient Greek, Hellenic, Latin and roman languages.
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Cognitive view of learning
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Holds that language learning does not take place solely through imitation and repetition.
Humans have an internal inborn facility that helps them discover the underlying
pattern of the language they hear, form their own hypothesis and construct sentences
which are new and novel at times.
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Communicative Language teaching (CLT) Method
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It is an approach to the teaching of second and foreign languages that emphasizes
interaction as both the means and ultimate goal of learning a language.
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Congenial atmosphere
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A surrounding which is pleasant because of qualities or interests similar to ones
own.
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Curriculum / curricula / curriculums
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The subjects included in a course of study in a school or college.
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Grammar translation
Method
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It is a foreign language teaching method. This method is derived from the classical
method of teaching Greek and Latin. It is sometimes also called traditional method
of teaching. This method requires students to translate whole text word for word
and memorize numerous grammatical rules and exceptions as well as enormous vocabulary
lists. The goal of this method is to be able to read and translate literary masterpieces
and classics.
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Insight
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Is the ability to understand the truth about someone or something.
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Lexical
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It has originated from Greek word lexikos meaning "of words". Words of
a language form Lexical item of that particular language.
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Lingua franca
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Is a language that is used as a common language between speakers whose native languages
are different.
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Linguistic competence
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Having the necessary skill and knowledge of foreign languages.
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Method
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Refers to classroom activities, tasks and moment-to-moment process of teaching,
the role of the learner and the teacher.
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Missionary
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A person sent on a religious mission.
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Mother tongue
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Is a person's native language.
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Motivation
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Is the enthusiasm behind one's actions or behavior.
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Multilingual country
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A country where several languages are used.
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N.C.E.R.T
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National council of Educational Research and training.
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Orientals Policy
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A policy having to do with the far eastern countries.
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Pedagogy
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Is the science of teaching or theory of teaching.
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Philanthropist
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Is a person who donates money to good causes or otherwise helps others.
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Procedure
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Is concerned with what happens in the actual class room. Therefore, it includes
classroom techniques, practices and behaviours.
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Prose
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Is the ordinary written or spoken language.
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Psychology
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Is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions.
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Public Debate
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Is an open debate in which everyone can take part either through print media or
electronic media.
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Seminar
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Is a meeting for discussion or training of a specific topic.
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Sociology
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Is the study of the development, the structure and functioning of human society.
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Structuralism
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Is a theory that says that texts, languages and social systems should be regarded
as a structure whose various parts have meaning only when considered in a relation
to each other.
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The Direct method
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Of teaching foreign languages, refrains from using the learner's native language
and instead uses only the target language. Vocabulary is taught through pantomiming,
real-life objects and other visual materials. Grammar is taught by using an inductive
approach. It is teacher-centric.
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The Eclectic Approach
of language teaching
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It is a combination of different learning approaches. It is a variety of teaching
methods and curricula to accomplish educational goals. In this method teachers combine
different strengths from different philosophies and most of the times use their
own unique theory, creativity and vision.
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Three language formula
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The central advisory Board of education devised a formula for teaching at least
three languages at the school level. This formula is known as the three language
formula.
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Vernacular
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The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people of a country or region.
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Verse
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Is a writing that is arranged with a regular rhythm, and often having a rhyme.
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Vocabulary
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Is the body of words used in a particular language or in a particular activity.
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Workshop
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Is a meeting at which a group engages in intensive discussion and activity on a
particular subject or project.
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