The Lexical Approach

The foundations of language learning are....

• "chunks" of words used in common phrases

• an understanding of a language's grammar rules

• words and word combinations

• within the context of other learning

Which of the following is NOT a type of material commonly associated with Lexical Approach instruction?

• computer programs

• course packages, including texts and manuals

• printouts

• newspapers and storybooks

• vocabulary teaching activities

Fluency in speaking comes from....

• reading scripted model conversations as practice.

• memorization and understanding of "chunks" of words.

• discourse in the instruction of other materials.

• discussing student interests.

"Chunks" are...

• memorized patterns of words used to build fluency.

• typically found in common phrases or commonly-used word combinations.

• student-made.

• groups of sentences used to practice fluency.

Learners are responsible for....

• memorizing the rules of a language.

• being discoverers.

• memorizing examples.

• being discourse analysts