ITA Online - Glossary

Printer-friendly version

Glossary

Browse the glossary using this index

Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL

Page:  1  2  3  (Next)
  ALL

C

CALL

Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Includes use of computer-based language programs such as ESL-specific software, educational podcasts, web pages, and CD-ROMs for educational purposes.

Chants

Short repetitive songs or rhythms that can be implemented to introduce or reinforce lesson material for second language students. Educators can use chants in small or whole group activities to help EFL learners become comfortable with the process of language acquisition.

Class Contract

Documentation used to negotiate with your students on the rules for the classroom and the consequences for violating them.

Clause

A group of words that always contains a subject and a verb in combination.

Close Exercise

A gap-fill exercise with regularly-spaced gaps (e.g., every sixth word has been deleted).

CLT

Communicative Language Teaching. CLT is a teaching approach that emphasizes interaction between students or between student(s) and teacher(s). The approach emphasizes use of authentic real-world communication for meaningful purposes.

CMC

Computer-Mediated Communication. Refers to using computer technology, such as web chat programs or web conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Skype), to communicate with others.

Page:  1  2  3  (Next)
  ALL