FLES & FLEX

Adverbs are part of the tentative curriculum for a FLEX program.

• true

• false

The critical period for language acquisition refers to a period of time when learning a language is hard and typically meets with a low degree of success.

• true

• false

Who introduced the term sensitive period?

• Lamendella

• McLaughlin

• Lev Vygotsky
• Larsen-Freeman and Long

FLES programs follow the natural sequence of language learning:

• Learning advanced vocabulary first
• Skipping basic grammar and focusing on communication skills
• Basic vocabulary and phrases, followed by more complex grammar and communication skills
• Teaching grammar before introducing vocabulary

In fact, ____ (1992) interpreted studies of bilingual children in the early grades as indicating that L1 instruction is more important than L2 instruction for ultimate literacy and academic achievement in the L2.

• Singleton

• Krashen

• Collier

• McLauglin

The conclusion of the material provided. Choose the one that is NOT right.

• It is possible for adult learners to become fluent in the target language if they invest sufficient time and attention in SLA. 

•  Children learn L2 more rapidly and easily than adult learners.

• Most adult learners fail to engage in the tasks with sufficient motivation, commitment of time or energy, and support from the environments in which they find themselves to expect high levels of success.

 The jail game depicts a teacher imprisoning children who answer his questions poorly.

• true

• false

FLEX programs are to introduce students to a foreign language and culture and motivate them to pursue further language study.

• true

• false

 Choose the appropriate option that works for FLES programs. 

• Understanding > reading > speaking > writing

• Speaking > understanding > writing > reading

• Writing > reading > speaking > understanding

• Understanding > speaking > reading > writing

Write at least three FLES or FLEX games that you would likely use in your future classroom. Briefly describe why you chose these specific games.