An Introduction to Applied Linguistics | Chapter 14 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Why is the teacher important when teaching pronunciation?

They provide scaffolding (explicit support and manageable steps) and help students overcome the insecurity of learning a new language by ensuring early success.

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How do speakers typically signal to a listener that they are starting a brand-new topic?

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What is the difference between phonetics and phonology?

Phonetics studies how sounds are physically produced, while phonology studies how sounds function within a language system.

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How does a speaker use their voice to show they are hesitating and willing to let someone else speak (turn-yielding)?

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What is 'turn-taking,' and what would happen if nobody followed the rules?

Turn-taking controls when people speak; without it, conversations become chaotic.

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Why are authentic texts important in language teaching?

To expose learners to the reality, unpredictability, and complexity of real speech, focusing on language variation and choice rather than fixed, formal rules.

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How can a discourse-based approach be applied in classroom practice?

Macro-level: Focuses on the text's overall purpose and structure. Micro-level: Focuses on specific conversational moves, turn-taking, and exchange structures.

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What is one disadvantage of authentic texts in the classroom?

Can be fragmented (containing hesitations and false starts) and may assume cultural or social knowledge that the learner does not yet possess.

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