1) Children learn their first language by: a) imitating adults. b) by experimenting and trying out hypotheses about how language works. c) both of the above. 2) Describe a proficient user of a second language: a) Follows language 'rules', doesn't make mistakes, has clear pronunciation. b) Experienced, is taking language classes, studies hard. c) Creative, flexible, experiments with language, a good listener.  3) For children, how important is high motivation in successful language learning? a) Not really important. b) The most important factor. c) An important one, but not the only one. 4) Is it better for a child to learn a second language at a young age? a) Definitely yes. b) Probably, yes. c) It depends on all sorts of factors. 5) Should teachers only use materials that include language structures which have already been taught? a) Definitely yes. Learners must be supported step-by-step. b) No. Learners need to learn to become independent c) If new language is contextualised well, learners a) welcome a challenge and b) will acquire new language. 6) In order to communicate effectively, you need to have a good grasp of grammar. a) Definitely b) It's important, but doesn't count for everything. c) No, you can communicate without grammar. 7) Children should be encouraged to speak English as soon as they join the class.  a) Yes. That's why they come to study at the British Council.  b) Sometimes in English, sometimes in L1. It depends on the task.  c) They will begin to speak when they are ready. 8) Learning language in chunks (e.g. Do you like icecream?) improves pronunciation.  a) Yes, absolutely. That's what happened when I learnt a second language.  b) Yes, but it also makes it easier to remember.  c) No, I think learning in chunks is too confusing. Ss need to learn individual words before making sentences.

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