Quiz on Foreign Language Teaching Methods

What was the primary focus of the grammar-translation method?

• Formal correctness in understanding

• Cultural immersion

• Creative language use

• Fluency in spoken language

Which method emphasized fluent spoken language and practical usability?

• Direct method

• Grammar-translation method

• Audiolingual method

• Communicative approach

In which decades did audiolingual and audiovisual methods gain popularity?

• 1920s and 1930s

• 1970s and 1980s

• 1950s and 1960s

• 1940s and 1950s

What was a key characteristic of the audiolingual method?

• Grammar-focused instruction

• Focus on reading and writing

• Use of visual media

• Emphasis on listening and speaking

What did the communicative approach prioritize in language teaching?

• Communicative competence

• Grammar rules

• Translation accuracy

• Formal correctness

What is the main objective of Foreign Language Education (FLE)?

• To connect language teaching with scientific theory

• To promote cultural studies

• To focus solely on vocabulary acquisition

• To teach grammar rules

Which of the following is NOT a core task of FLE?

• Clarifying the value of language teaching

• Focusing exclusively on literature

• Developing target group specific methods

• Conducting research projects

What does the term 'communicative competence' refer to?

• Ability to write essays

• Fluency in spoken language

• Translation skills

• Understanding grammar rules

Which method was primarily used for teaching classical languages?

• Communicative approach

• Direct method

• Grammar-translation method

• Audiolingual method

What aspect of language learning did the audiolingual method neglect?

• Reading skills

• Cognitive activities

• Speaking skills

• Listening skills