AccuracyAccuracy refers to the ability to produce grammatically correct sentences that are comprehensible. |
Achievement AssessmentsAssessment instruments or procedures based on the objectives of a course, used to determine how much of the course content students have learned. |
AcquisitionPicking up a language through meaningful conversation the way children pick up languages. Acquisition will occur when a learner is exposed to meaningful, comprehensible input. |
AimsThings that you hope will be done or achieved during an activity or lesson. |
Analytic RubricsA common and valid method of assessing second language writing or speaking. They can be very useful for grading and providing focused feedback. |
ApproachA set of principles about teaching including views on method, syllabus, and a philosophy of language and learning. Approaches have theoretical backing with practical applications. |
ArticlesEnglish language has both indefinite (a/an) and one definite (the) articles. Articles are one of the first parts of speech introduced to learners, but one of the last to be acquired. The evidence suggests that articles cannot be taught, but are acquired over a long period of time. |
AssimilationA natural process in connected speech whereby sounds (i.e. phonemes) change or blend together based on the preceding or following sound. This change is made naturally by native speakers to facilitate pronunciation. |
AssociationConnecting ideas and concepts together as they relate
to certain experiences. Association can help students remember new vocabulary
by connecting new words to words with similar meanings or by helping students
make their own personal connections. |
Asynchronous Online LearningOnline lessons that
do not require students to be online at any particular time. These classes are
often pre-developed courses consisting of content or modules that students work
through without the real-time assistance of an instructor. |