1. English is not used very much outside English speaking countries. 2. English is probably the most important language in the world today.

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1 The correct answer is shown in bold type. Unit 1 select the correct statement 1. English is not used very much outside English speaking countries. 2. English is probably the most important language in the world today. 3. English is not a very popular language. select the correct statement 1. The use of English is limited to only a few countries. 2. About 200 million people worldwide speak English. 3. About 1.8 billion people speak English where only 400 million are native speakers. select the correct statement 1. The need for more English teachers grows every day. 2. The need for English teachers has remained stable over the last 10 years. 3. The need for English teachers has dropped over the last 3 years. select the correct statement 1. Only 20% of the world's mail, faxes and are written in English. 2. More than 140 countries watch CNN and over 288 million people watch BBC Worldwide every day. 3. The use of English for scientific articles and business communication is very low. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 1

2 Question 5 select the correct statement People choose to become English teachers because 1. they don t know what else to do with their lives. 2. they want a boring, un-exciting life. 3. they want to learn a new skill, travel, learn a new language, experience different cultures, embark on a new exciting career and earn a decent wage. Unit 2 TEFL is an acronym for 1. Test of English as a Foreign Language 2. Teaching English in Foreign Lands 3. Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESOL is an acronym for 1. Test of English for Speakers of Other Languages 2. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 3. Teaching English to Speakers of Our Language What is the main difference between TEFL and TESOL? 1. TEFL is used in the UK and TESOL is used in the USA. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 2

3 2. TEFL is a teaching technique for people in a country where English is NOT the native language and TESOL is a teaching technique for people in a country where English IS the native language. 3. There is no difference. What type of test would someone take to measure his/her level of business English? 1. TOEIC 2. ELT 3. BULATS Question 5 What is the acronym that is synonymous with Business English? 1. ESL 2. ESP 3. EAP 4. EIL Unit 3 What do you need to become an English teacher? 1. The desire to become one and taking an accredited training course like EBC s. 2. Nothing, I already speak English so I can teach it. 3. Years of training. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 3

4 What are the personal qualities of most good teachers? 1. They know a lot of grammar. 2. They like talking a lot and lecturing their students. 3. They are usually people-oriented, curious, creative, open-minded and good listeners. Why do you think teacher training is important? 1. It isn t, I can speak English so I can teach it. 2. Without the right skills you ll be lost in the classroom and quickly out of a job. 3. Being a native English speaker is much more important than knowing how to teach. When teaching grammar what skills should you have? 1. A copy of English Grammar in Use in case I do not know what I am doing. 2. None really, I will just bluff my way out of any awkward situations that come up. 3. Understand grammar, its importance, its structures and meanings, how to present grammar and run classroom activities that stimulate correct grammar usage. Question 5 If you try to teach without being trained, what might happen? 1. Nothing, language schools do not care about the quality of the teachers they hire. 2. Your job choices will be very limited, teaching will become an un-enjoyable chore and you may quickly get fired because you don t know how to teach. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 4

5 3. I am native so who cares. Unit 4 Why should you bother doing teaching practice? 1. All the students want to learn English so why bother with practice. 2. To put theory into practice truly understand and experience what it s like to stand in front of a class of eager learners and help them learn how to use English correctly AND you can make mistakes without putting your job at risk. 3. I will just practice on the job, no one will notice if I make mistakes. Why is teaching practice important? 1. It is not, I can learn to teach from a book. 2. I will get to meet people and be able to socialise more. 3. Almost all reputable employers will expect that the certificate course you have attended included real practice classes given to non-english speakers. Why should your teaching practice give you experience in teaching practice classes to beginner, intermediate and advanced students? 1. So that you become aware of the problems that each level s learners have. 2. To add some variety to the teaching practice sessions. 3. To find out how good my English is. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 5

6 What are some of the reasons students may not want to participate in speaking exercises? 1. They are embarrassed because they do not speak as well as I do. 2. The student s character, other students may dominate and intimidate cultural reasons or the fear of making mistakes and losing face in front of the class. 3. They are lazy. Question 5 Why is a lesson plan important? 1. I am a great improviser so I will not need to plan. 2. It gives the lesson shape and a framework, it shows the students that you have devoted time to thinking about them, it helps you to think about what you want to achieve in the class, and it helps guide you through each lesson phase and activity. 3. To impress my course tutor. Unit 5 Regardless of what you wanted to study for, would you get a career limiting, cheap qualification from an unaccredited organisation? 1. No 2. Yes EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 6

7 Why is accreditation important to you? 1. It shows you that the course operator is confident enough of the course offered that it is willing to expose it to expert academic scrutiny. Non-accredited course operators are not willing to take this chance. 2. It is not. I believe everything I read on a web site. 3. It is not. The unaccredited/pseudo-accredited XYZ course is 3% cheaper. Why is having an accredited qualification important? 1. It opens more doors to jobs. 2. The certificate has a nice name and logo on it. 3. It will impress my friends. Why do employers ask for an accredited qualification? 1. They want to be sure that the prospective teacher has had training that meets certain academic standards. The only way that they have to judge this is to see on your certificate that your qualification is accredited by a reputable accrediting organisation. 2. They have some old-fashioned method of selecting prospective teachers implemented by one of their founders many years ago. 3. Their HR selection staff thought it was a good idea as it makes their life a lot simpler. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 7

8 Question 5 What does a course provider have to show to be accredited? 1. Course aims and objectives, Entry requirements, Course syllabus, Course plan, Course material, Course work expectations, Assessment procedures, Course tutor qualifications and experience, Course assessor/moderator qualifications and experience, Clerical procedures, Site details and facilities, Feedback and complaints procedure. 2. A few impressive PowerPoint presentations showing what a great training school is being put forward. 3. Nothing. Question 6 Apart from this list, are there any other legitimate accrediting organisations? College of Teachers, Government accredited universities, colleges or community colleges, MEI-RELSA, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Trinity College London and UCLES. 1. No. 2. Yes. Unit 6 What should be your main points of reference when selecting a course? 1. Only extra social packages like learning how to tango. 2. Accreditation, references from past students, location, international acceptance, entry requirements, teaching practice, lifetime job help, accommodation help, cost. 3. Only cost. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 8

9 Why is it better to study in the country where you want to teach? 1. The weather is much nicer than here back home. 2. My girlfriend/boyfriend lives there. 3. When you finish the course, you will get straight into the local job market. Why are EBC s entry requirements higher than other residential courses? 1. To give other course providers a chance to pack in more students on their courses. 2. Our entry profile ensures that EBC students are employable immediately after graduation. We do not believe in giving false expectations about employment, it would be unethical to do so. 3. EBC wants to give people a hard time. Why is a fast, pro-active and efficient job programme an advantage? 1. To get you a job in the shortest possible time and with the least possible effort for you. 2. To help keep EBC s programming staff gainfully employed. 3. I am not interested in getting a job; I am just taking the course because I have nothing better to do. Question 5 How fast will I get a job through the EBC lifetime job programme? 1. Within 2 weeks of finishing the course. 2. Within a few days of finishing the course. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 9

10 3. Within a week of finishing the course. Question 6 How does EBC s accredited residential course fee compare to others? 1. It is less expensive than all accredited courses and most unaccredited/pseudoaccredited courses in the areas that it operates. 2. It is the most expensive course available. 3. It is about average. Unit 7 When I apply for jobs, how will employers view me as an accredited English teacher with teaching practice experience? 1. First choice candidate 2. Second choice candidate 3. Third choice candidate 4. Fourth choice candidate When I apply for jobs, how will employers view me as an unaccredited English teacher with teaching practice experience? 1. First choice candidate 2. Second choice candidate 3. Third choice candidate 4. Fourth choice candidate EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 10

11 When I apply for jobs, how will employers view me as someone that took an online/distance course with NO teaching practice? 1. First choice candidate 2. Second choice candidate 3. Third choice candidate 4. Fourth choice candidate When I apply for jobs, how will employers view me as someone with a weekend qualification or no training at all? 1. First choice candidate 2. Second choice candidate 3. Third choice candidate 4. Fourth choice candidate Unit 8 Apart from having an accredited qualification, what do employers also look for in a job candidate? 1. Life/business experience, having a degree, dynamism, dependability. 2. Being a native speaker, good looking and charming. 3. Someone who will keep the class entertained for an hour. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 11

12 With the EBC qualification, what age groups can you teach to? 1. All age groups 2. Only adults 3. Only children What are the possible places where I ll have to teach? 1. Pretty much anywhere depending on the student (school, office, home, other). 2. Only in a school. 3. Only at home or in the office. Why is British Council acceptance important? 1. You can apply for jobs with the British Council in schools in 109 countries usually with good pay and conditions. 2. Because it s British. 3. Because it s more acceptable in Europe. Question 5 How will my wages compare to others in the country where I want to teach? 1. Above average 2. Average 3. Below average EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 12

13 Unit 9 Do you have to be a business expert to teach Business English? 1. In most cases no. 2. You need an MBA. 3. You must have held a senior business position to teach Business English. Most Business English courses 1. are short intensive courses 2. run for a whole academic year. 3. take years to finish. What is a needs analysis? 1. It s a method used to help you accurately determine the specific language needs of your students. 2. It helps you determine the economic needs of your students. 3. It helps you figure out what you need to bring when you attend your teacher training course. EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 13

14 What key areas does Business English focus on? 1. Functional language, business vocabulary and correspondence 2. How to manage the business 3. Specialised departmental language EBC Servicios Linguisticos Europe Page 14