word meaning
Term/word Definition Accuracy Accuracy is the ability to produce language without making any errors; to speak or write a language without grammatical, vocabulary, spelling, or pronunciation mistakes. Appropriacy /appropriateness Appropriateness refers to how well the use of a language fits the social setting in which it is used. Formal pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar is suitable for a formal context, whereas informal language is appropriate for a more relaxed situation. Attempt An attempt is a mistake that learners make when they try to say things they don’t know how to say yet. Audio-lingual approach The Audio-lingual Approach emphasizes listening and speaking skills over reading and writing skills in the foreign language. This method contains the belief that listening and speaking are the most basic language skills and uses repetitive oral drills and immersive aural practices. Authentic materials Authentic materials are writings that were not designed or created for lang...