Unit 4

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the distinction between first language, foreign language, and second language, as discussed by Moeller and Catalano (2015)?

• First language is learned at school without everyday use, foreign language is non-native but widely used, and second language is learned from parents as a child.

• First language is learned at school without everyday use, foreign language is non-native and normative, and second language is learned from parents as a child.

• First language is learned from parents as a child, foreign language is normative and typically learned at school, and second language is non-native but widely used.

• First language is non-native but widely used, foreign language is normative and typically learned at school, and second language is learned from parents as a child.

Which theoretical foundation served as the basis for the communicative competence model proposed by Canale and Swain, emphasizing grammatical, sociolinguistic, discursive, and strategic components?

• Behaviourist theory

• Universal Grammar theory

• Structuralist approach

• Functional approach

What term is used synonymously with International English, referring to the English used by native speakers and bilingual users for cross-cultural communication?

• Global English

• Colonial English

• Commonwealth English

• Linguistic English

What is the definition of Intercultural Competence (ICC) according to Hains et al. (2000), as mentioned in the passage?

• The ability to communicate in multiple languages effectively.

• The capacity to understand one's own culture deeply.

• The capability to relate and communicate effectively with people from different cultures, languages, or ethnicities.

• The skill to adapt to new cultural experiences.

What term is used to describe the role of English in breaking cross-cultural barriers and facilitating communication between people from different linguistic backgrounds?

• Cultural imperialism

• Lingua franca

• Digital press

• Coca-Cola culture

Which category of countries, as identified by Trudgill and Hannah (2013), includes nations where English is used as the first language?

• Expanding Circle

• Outer Circle

• Inner Circle

• Commonwealth Circle

What factors contribute to the development of different varieties of English outside of Britain, as mentioned in the paper?

• Linguistic change, contact with indigenous languages, and dialect contact.

• Contact with other European languages, linguistic change, and sociocultural aspects.

• Linguistic change, sociolinguistic aspects, and business communication.

• Dialect contact, contact with indigenous languages, and sociocultural aspects.

What does the term "anglicism" refer to in the context of language, particularly in the Spanish language?

• A distorted generalization about a group of people

• An exaggerated prejudice based on individual differences

• A loanword from the English language used in Spanish

• A form of discrimination related to linguistic diversity

How does eTwinning contribute to teaching cultural aspects of the English language to primary students, as mentioned in the passage?

• By mandating cultural exchanges between classrooms from different countries

• By providing informative brochures and engaging presentations about English-speaking cultures

• By fostering cross-border collaboration and meaningful cultural exchanges through project-based learning

• By supporting teacher mobility and professional development for language lessons.

According to the paper, what role does Universal Design for Learning (UDL) play in teaching culture?

• It focuses on collaborative group work and practical applications.

• It ensures the learning experience is accessible and inclusive for all students.

• It mandates cultural exchanges between classrooms from different countries.

• It supports teacher mobility and professional development.