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Methodology Terms

The document discusses methodological terms used in English language teaching. It notes that many terms are abbreviations and that general English words are often used as specialized terms in ELT. Examples provided are terms like CLIL, EFL, ESP that are abbreviations and words like "approximation", "compensation", and "drill" that have different meanings as ELT terms versus general use. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding terms to ensure clear communication between teachers and prevent misunderstandings when discussing concepts. References are provided for further reading on ELT terminology.

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Methodology Terms

The document discusses methodological terms used in English language teaching. It notes that many terms are abbreviations and that general English words are often used as specialized terms in ELT. Examples provided are terms like CLIL, EFL, ESP that are abbreviations and words like "approximation", "compensation", and "drill" that have different meanings as ELT terms versus general use. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding terms to ensure clear communication between teachers and prevent misunderstandings when discussing concepts. References are provided for further reading on ELT terminology.

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Methodological terms in English

Language Teaching
Course: Professional English
Professor: Gulmira Khamitova
Presenter: Gulbike Batyrbay
Plan
Characteristics of methodological terms
Examples
Summary
References
Characteristics of terms in ELT
A lot of abbreviations

ABBREVIATION FULL
CLIL CONTENT AND LANGUAGE
INTEGARTED LEARNING
EFL ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
EIL ENGLISH AS AN
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE
EAP ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES
ESP ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL
PURPOSES
FLA FIRST LANGUAGE
ACQUISITION
TTT TEST-TEACH-TEST
Words in General English are normally used
as terms in ELT
Approximation
General English: a value or quantity that is nearly but
not exactly correct (Oxford dictionary)
Term in ELT: A coping strategy which involves either
circumlocution or substitution in the face of ignorance
of the correct form.
Compensation
General English: something, typically money, awarded
to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury
Term in ELT: The ways in which speakers may
compensate for a lack of language skills and
knowledge.
Discussion
General English: the action or process of talking about
something in order to reach a decision or to exchange
ideas.
Terms in ELT: A type of text which seeks to discuss the
issue rather than to persuade the reader / hearer of the
truth of a proposition.
Drill
General English: a tool or machine with a rotating
cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for
making holes.
Term in ELT: Any technique based on repetition or
cueing.
Also referred to as pattern practice.
Conclusion
It is significant to know terms and their definitions in
ELT.
Terms help to make sure that every teacher is
mentioning the same concept.
Terms prevent misunderstandings during discussions.
References
ELT Concourse teacher training website
https://www.eltconcourse.com/training/glossaries/gloss
ary_is_methodology_background.html
https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/terminy-metodiki-
prepodavaniya-sovremennogo-angliyskogo-yazyka-v-
entsiklopedii-skotta-tornberi-an-a-z-of-elt/viewer

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